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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.49, 22,895.46 and 9,036.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.49, 22,895.46 and 9,036.97 is: 12,471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.49 : 22,895.46 = 9,036.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.49/22,895.46 = 9,036.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.49x = 22,895.46 × 9,036.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.49x = 206,905,527.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,905,527.92/16,590.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.34

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