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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.52, 22,888.47 and 9,514.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.52, 22,888.47 and 9,514.95 is: 13,128.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.52 : 22,888.47 = 9,514.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.52/22,888.47 = 9,514.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.52x = 22,888.47 × 9,514.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.52x = 217,782,647.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,782,647.63/16,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,128.52

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