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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.80, 22,897.48 and 9,517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.80, 22,897.48 and 9,517.52 is: 13,135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.80 : 22,897.48 = 9,517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.80/22,897.48 = 9,517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.80x = 22,897.48 × 9,517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.80x = 217,927,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,927,223.85/16,590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,135.43

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