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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.75, 22,898.01 and 9,140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.75, 22,898.01 and 9,140.75 is: 12,614.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.75 : 22,898.01 = 9,140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.75/22,898.01 = 9,140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.75x = 22,898.01 × 9,140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.75x = 209,304,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,304,984.91/16,592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,614.24

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