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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.82, 22,898.09 and 9,140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.82, 22,898.09 and 9,140.82 is: 12,614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.82 : 22,898.09 = 9,140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.82/22,898.09 = 9,140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.82x = 22,898.09 × 9,140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.82x = 209,307,158.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,307,158.84/16,592.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,614.32

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