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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.73, 22,898.52 and 9,040.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.73, 22,898.52 and 9,040.03 is: 12,474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.73 : 22,898.52 = 9,040.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.73/22,898.52 = 9,040.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.73x = 22,898.52 × 9,040.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.73x = 207,003,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,003,250.51/16,593.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.79

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