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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.94, 22,896.02 and 9,037.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.94, 22,896.02 and 9,037.55 is: 12,472.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.94 : 22,896.02 = 9,037.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.94/22,896.02 = 9,037.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.94x = 22,896.02 × 9,037.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.94x = 206,923,925.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,923,925.55/16,590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,472.10

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