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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,284.04, 22,473.18 and 9,114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,284.04, 22,473.18 and 9,114.68 is: 12,578.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,284.04 : 22,473.18 = 9,114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,284.04/22,473.18 = 9,114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,284.04x = 22,473.18 × 9,114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,284.04x = 204,835,844.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,835,844.28/16,284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,578.93

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