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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.40, 22,897.26 and 9,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.40, 22,897.26 and 9,140.40 is: 12,613.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.40 : 22,897.26 = 9,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.40/22,897.26 = 9,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.40x = 22,897.26 × 9,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.40x = 209,290,115.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,290,115.30/16,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,613.61

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