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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.52, 22,897.64 and 9,140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.52, 22,897.64 and 9,140.52 is: 12,613.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.52 : 22,897.64 = 9,140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.52/22,897.64 = 9,140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.52x = 22,897.64 × 9,140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.52x = 209,296,336.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,296,336.37/16,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,613.90

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