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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.24, 22,897.56 and 9,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.24, 22,897.56 and 9,140.24 is: 12,613.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.24 : 22,897.56 = 9,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.24/22,897.56 = 9,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.24x = 22,897.56 × 9,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.24x = 209,289,193.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,289,193.81/16,592.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,613.68

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