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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.36, 22,897.80 and 9,141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.36, 22,897.80 and 9,141.36 is: 12,614.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.36 : 22,897.80 = 9,141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.36/22,897.80 = 9,141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.36x = 22,897.80 × 9,141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.36x = 209,317,033.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,317,033.01/16,593.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,614.51

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