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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.39, 22,898.07 and 9,039.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.39, 22,898.07 and 9,039.69 is: 12,474.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.39 : 22,898.07 = 9,039.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.39/22,898.07 = 9,039.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.39x = 22,898.07 × 9,039.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.39x = 206,991,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,991,454.40/16,593.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.33

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