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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.70, 22,892.01 and 9,514.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.70, 22,892.01 and 9,514.67 is: 13,130.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.70 : 22,892.01 = 9,514.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.70/22,892.01 = 9,514.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.70x = 22,892.01 × 9,514.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.70x = 217,809,920.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,809,920.79/16,588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,130.02

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