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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.61, 22,891.93 and 9,035.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.61, 22,891.93 and 9,035.07 is: 12,468.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.61 : 22,891.93 = 9,035.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.61/22,891.93 = 9,035.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.61x = 22,891.93 × 9,035.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.61x = 206,830,144.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,830,144.81/16,588.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.21

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