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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.20, 22,890.96 and 9,871.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.20, 22,890.96 and 9,871.44 is: 13,619.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.20 : 22,890.96 = 9,871.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.20/22,890.96 = 9,871.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.20x = 22,890.96 × 9,871.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.20x = 225,966,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,966,738.18/16,591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.67

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