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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.56, 22,898.87 and 9,423.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.56, 22,898.87 and 9,423.41 is: 13,004.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.56 : 22,898.87 = 9,423.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.56/22,898.87 = 9,423.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.56x = 22,898.87 × 9,423.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.56x = 215,785,278.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,785,278.94/16,593.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.16

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