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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.35, 22,892.36 and 9,034.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.35, 22,892.36 and 9,034.97 is: 12,468.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.35 : 22,892.36 = 9,034.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.35/22,892.36 = 9,034.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.35x = 22,892.36 × 9,034.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.35x = 206,831,626.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,831,626.19/16,588.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.49

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