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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,594.76, 22,899.04 and 9,422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,594.76, 22,899.04 and 9,422.40 is: 13,001.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,594.76 : 22,899.04 = 9,422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,594.76/22,899.04 = 9,422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,594.76x = 22,899.04 × 9,422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,594.76x = 215,763,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,763,914.50/16,594.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.93

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