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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.76, 22,902.75 and 9,793.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.76, 22,902.75 and 9,793.08 is: 13,517.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.76 : 22,902.75 = 9,793.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.76/22,902.75 = 9,793.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.76x = 22,902.75 × 9,793.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.76x = 224,288,462.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,288,462.97/16,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.25

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