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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,589.44, 22,893.43 and 9,137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,589.44, 22,893.43 and 9,137.44 is: 12,609.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,589.44 : 22,893.43 = 9,137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,589.44/22,893.43 = 9,137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,589.44x = 22,893.43 × 9,137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,589.44x = 209,187,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,187,262.94/16,589.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,609.67

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