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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,589.64, 22,892.91 and 9,035.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,589.64, 22,892.91 and 9,035.93 is: 12,469.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,589.64 : 22,892.91 = 9,035.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,589.64/22,892.91 = 9,035.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,589.64x = 22,892.91 × 9,035.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,589.64x = 206,858,806.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,858,806.43/16,589.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,469.16

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