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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.53, 22,896.99 and 9,038.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.53, 22,896.99 and 9,038.93 is: 12,473.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.53 : 22,896.99 = 9,038.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.53/22,896.99 = 9,038.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.53x = 22,896.99 × 9,038.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.53x = 206,964,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,964,289.82/16,592.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,473.34

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