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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,589.38, 22,893.34 and 9,137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,589.38, 22,893.34 and 9,137.38 is: 12,609.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,589.38 : 22,893.34 = 9,137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,589.38/22,893.34 = 9,137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,589.38x = 22,893.34 × 9,137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,589.38x = 209,185,032.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,185,032.58/16,589.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,609.58

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