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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.56, 22,897.68 and 9,140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.56, 22,897.68 and 9,140.56 is: 12,613.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.56 : 22,897.68 = 9,140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.56/22,897.68 = 9,140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.56x = 22,897.68 × 9,140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.56x = 209,297,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,297,617.90/16,592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,613.94

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