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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.59, 22,897.95 and 9,038.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.59, 22,897.95 and 9,038.98 is: 12,473.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.59 : 22,897.95 = 9,038.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.59/22,897.95 = 9,038.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.59x = 22,897.95 × 9,038.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.59x = 206,974,054.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,974,054.85/16,592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,473.89

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