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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.94, 22,893.26 and 9,035.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.94, 22,893.26 and 9,035.55 is: 12,469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.94 : 22,893.26 = 9,035.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.94/22,893.26 = 9,035.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.94x = 22,893.26 × 9,035.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.94x = 206,853,150.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,853,150.22/16,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,469.34

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