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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.08, 22,892.44 and 9,875.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.08, 22,892.44 and 9,875.92 is: 13,623.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.08 : 22,892.44 = 9,875.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.08/22,892.44 = 9,875.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.08x = 22,892.44 × 9,875.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.08x = 226,083,906.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,083,906.04/16,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.55

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