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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,284.62, 22,473.65 and 9,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,284.62, 22,473.65 and 9,114.10 is: 12,577.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,284.62 : 22,473.65 = 9,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,284.62/22,473.65 = 9,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,284.62x = 22,473.65 × 9,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,284.62x = 204,827,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,827,060.07/16,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,577.94

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