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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.15, 22,895.96 and 9,037.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.15, 22,895.96 and 9,037.53 is: 12,471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.15 : 22,895.96 = 9,037.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.15/22,895.96 = 9,037.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.15x = 22,895.96 × 9,037.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.15x = 206,922,925.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,922,925.38/16,591.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.89

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