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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.74, 22,898.91 and 9,141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.74, 22,898.91 and 9,141.74 is: 12,615.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.74 : 22,898.91 = 9,141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.74/22,898.91 = 9,141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.74x = 22,898.91 × 9,141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.74x = 209,335,881.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,335,881.50/16,593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,615.35

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