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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.36, 22,893.66 and 9,138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.36, 22,893.66 and 9,138.36 is: 12,610.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.36 : 22,893.66 = 9,138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.36/22,893.66 = 9,138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.36x = 22,893.66 × 9,138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.36x = 209,210,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,210,506.80/16,590.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,610.37

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