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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.76, 22,892.37 and 9,035.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.76, 22,892.37 and 9,035.06 is: 12,468.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.76 : 22,892.37 = 9,035.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.76/22,892.37 = 9,035.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.76x = 22,892.37 × 9,035.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.76x = 206,833,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,833,958.85/16,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.32

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