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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.64, 22,901.80 and 9,523.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.64, 22,901.80 and 9,523.18 is: 13,141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.64 : 22,901.80 = 9,523.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.64/22,901.80 = 9,523.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.64x = 22,901.80 × 9,523.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.64x = 218,097,963.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,097,963.72/16,595.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,141.88

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