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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.42, 22,897.20 and 9,038.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.42, 22,897.20 and 9,038.66 is: 12,473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.42 : 22,897.20 = 9,038.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.42/22,897.20 = 9,038.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.42x = 22,897.20 × 9,038.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.42x = 206,960,063.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,960,063.00/16,592.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,473.17

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