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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.39, 22,896.30 and 9,518.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.39, 22,896.30 and 9,518.47 is: 13,135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.39 : 22,896.30 = 9,518.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.39/22,896.30 = 9,518.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.39x = 22,896.30 × 9,518.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.39x = 217,937,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,937,744.66/16,591.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,135.59

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