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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.48, 22,897.08 and 9,423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.48, 22,897.08 and 9,423.36 is: 13,003.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.48 : 22,897.08 = 9,423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.48/22,897.08 = 9,423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.48x = 22,897.08 × 9,423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.48x = 215,767,427.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,767,427.79/16,593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.15

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