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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,589.36, 22,892.28 and 9,137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,589.36, 22,892.28 and 9,137.36 is: 12,608.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,589.36 : 22,892.28 = 9,137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,589.36/22,892.28 = 9,137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,589.36x = 22,892.28 × 9,137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,589.36x = 209,175,003.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,175,003.58/16,589.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.99

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