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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.60, 22,902.30 and 9,524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.60, 22,902.30 and 9,524.64 is: 13,145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.60 : 22,902.30 = 9,524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.60/22,902.30 = 9,524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.60x = 22,902.30 × 9,524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.60x = 218,136,162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,136,162.67/16,593.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,145.80

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