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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.76, 22,899.48 and 9,141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.76, 22,899.48 and 9,141.76 is: 12,615.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.76 : 22,899.48 = 9,141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.76/22,899.48 = 9,141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.76x = 22,899.48 × 9,141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.76x = 209,341,550.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,341,550.28/16,593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,615.68

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