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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.90, 22,897.94 and 9,140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.90, 22,897.94 and 9,140.90 is: 12,614.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.90 : 22,897.94 = 9,140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.90/22,897.94 = 9,140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.90x = 22,897.94 × 9,140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.90x = 209,307,619.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,307,619.55/16,592.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,614.29

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