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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.44, 22,898.52 and 9,039.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.44, 22,898.52 and 9,039.56 is: 12,474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.44 : 22,898.52 = 9,039.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.44/22,898.52 = 9,039.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.44x = 22,898.52 × 9,039.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.44x = 206,992,545.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,992,545.45/16,593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.36

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