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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.48, 22,898.99 and 9,141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.48, 22,898.99 and 9,141.48 is: 12,615.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.48 : 22,898.99 = 9,141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.48/22,898.99 = 9,141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.48x = 22,898.99 × 9,141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.48x = 209,330,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,330,613.40/16,593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,615.23

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