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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,589.88, 22,893.84 and 9,137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,589.88, 22,893.84 and 9,137.88 is: 12,610.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,589.88 : 22,893.84 = 9,137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,589.88/22,893.84 = 9,137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,589.88x = 22,893.84 × 9,137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,589.88x = 209,201,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,201,162.66/16,589.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,610.17

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