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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.28, 22,901.40 and 9,143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.28, 22,901.40 and 9,143.28 is: 12,617.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.28 : 22,901.40 = 9,143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.28/22,901.40 = 9,143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.28x = 22,901.40 × 9,143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.28x = 209,393,912.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,393,912.59/16,595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,617.68

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