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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,589.64, 22,893.68 and 9,137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,589.64, 22,893.68 and 9,137.64 is: 12,609.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,589.64 : 22,893.68 = 9,137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,589.64/22,893.68 = 9,137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,589.64x = 22,893.68 × 9,137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,589.64x = 209,194,206.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,194,206.12/16,589.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,609.93

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