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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.12, 22,901.22 and 9,879.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.12, 22,901.22 and 9,879.12 is: 13,634.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.12 : 22,901.22 = 9,879.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.12/22,901.22 = 9,879.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.12x = 22,901.22 × 9,879.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.12x = 226,243,900.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,243,900.53/16,593.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,634.80

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