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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.82, 22,893.21 and 9,875.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.82, 22,893.21 and 9,875.07 is: 13,624.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.82 : 22,893.21 = 9,875.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.82/22,893.21 = 9,875.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.82x = 22,893.21 × 9,875.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.82x = 226,072,051.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,072,051.27/16,592.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,624.69

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