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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,589.52, 22,894.92 and 9,516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,589.52, 22,894.92 and 9,516.24 is: 13,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,589.52 : 22,894.92 = 9,516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,589.52/22,894.92 = 9,516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,589.52x = 22,894.92 × 9,516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,589.52x = 217,873,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,873,553.50/16,589.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,133.20

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