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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.17, 22,898.24 and 9,039.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.17, 22,898.24 and 9,039.42 is: 12,474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.17 : 22,898.24 = 9,039.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.17/22,898.24 = 9,039.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.17x = 22,898.24 × 9,039.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.17x = 206,986,763.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,986,763.42/16,593.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.22

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