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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.33, 22,897.40 and 9,140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.33, 22,897.40 and 9,140.33 is: 12,613.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.33 : 22,897.40 = 9,140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.33/22,897.40 = 9,140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.33x = 22,897.40 × 9,140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.33x = 209,289,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,289,654.80/16,592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,613.64

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