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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.46, 22,907.25 and 9,883.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.46, 22,907.25 and 9,883.17 is: 13,642.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.46 : 22,907.25 = 9,883.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.46/22,907.25 = 9,883.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.46x = 22,907.25 × 9,883.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.46x = 226,396,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,396,245.98/16,595.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,642.06

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