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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.53, 22,895.61 and 9,037.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.53, 22,895.61 and 9,037.93 is: 12,471.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.53 : 22,895.61 = 9,037.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.53/22,895.61 = 9,037.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.53x = 22,895.61 × 9,037.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.53x = 206,928,923.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,928,923.12/16,591.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.96

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