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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.08, 22,893.91 and 9,516.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.08, 22,893.91 and 9,516.03 is: 13,131.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.08 : 22,893.91 = 9,516.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.08/22,893.91 = 9,516.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.08x = 22,893.91 × 9,516.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.08x = 217,859,110.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,859,110.59/16,590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,131.89

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