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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.65, 22,895.37 and 9,037.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.65, 22,895.37 and 9,037.13 is: 12,471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.65 : 22,895.37 = 9,037.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.65/22,895.37 = 9,037.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.65x = 22,895.37 × 9,037.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.65x = 206,908,320.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,908,320.61/16,590.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.38

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