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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.15, 22,895.67 and 9,037.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.15, 22,895.67 and 9,037.45 is: 12,471.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.15 : 22,895.67 = 9,037.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.15/22,895.67 = 9,037.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.15x = 22,895.67 × 9,037.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.15x = 206,918,472.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,918,472.84/16,591.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.62

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