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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.06, 22,898.42 and 9,141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.06, 22,898.42 and 9,141.06 is: 12,614.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.06 : 22,898.42 = 9,141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.06/22,898.42 = 9,141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.06x = 22,898.42 × 9,141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.06x = 209,315,831.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,315,831.13/16,593.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,614.66

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