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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.44, 22,894.38 and 9,036.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.44, 22,894.38 and 9,036.56 is: 12,470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.44 : 22,894.38 = 9,036.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.44/22,894.38 = 9,036.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.44x = 22,894.38 × 9,036.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.44x = 206,886,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,886,438.53/16,590.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,470.22

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