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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.07, 22,897.05 and 9,140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.07, 22,897.05 and 9,140.07 is: 12,613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.07 : 22,897.05 = 9,140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.07/22,897.05 = 9,140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.07x = 22,897.05 × 9,140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.07x = 209,280,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,280,742.80/16,592.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,613.30

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