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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.63, 22,897.85 and 9,039.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.63, 22,897.85 and 9,039.06 is: 12,473.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.63 : 22,897.85 = 9,039.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.63/22,897.85 = 9,039.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.63x = 22,897.85 × 9,039.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.63x = 206,974,994.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,974,994.83/16,592.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,473.92

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