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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,608.58, 22,917.98 and 9,893.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,608.58, 22,917.98 and 9,893.26 is: 13,651.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,608.58 : 22,917.98 = 9,893.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,608.58/22,917.98 = 9,893.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,608.58x = 22,917.98 × 9,893.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,608.58x = 226,733,534.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,733,534.81/16,608.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,651.59

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