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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.08, 22,894.40 and 9,879.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.08, 22,894.40 and 9,879.02 is: 13,633.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.08 : 22,894.40 = 9,879.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.08/22,894.40 = 9,879.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.08x = 22,894.40 × 9,879.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.08x = 226,174,235.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,174,235.49/16,590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,633.10

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