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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,284.06, 22,473.08 and 9,114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,284.06, 22,473.08 and 9,114.63 is: 12,578.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,284.06 : 22,473.08 = 9,114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,284.06/22,473.08 = 9,114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,284.06x = 22,473.08 × 9,114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,284.06x = 204,833,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,833,763.59/16,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,578.79

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