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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.36, 22,898.09 and 9,520.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.36, 22,898.09 and 9,520.11 is: 13,138.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.36 : 22,898.09 = 9,520.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.36/22,898.09 = 9,520.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.36x = 22,898.09 × 9,520.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.36x = 217,992,359.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,992,359.39/16,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,138.12

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