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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.63, 22,714.29 and 9,007.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.63, 22,714.29 and 9,007.63 is: 12,430.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.63 : 22,714.29 = 9,007.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.63/22,714.29 = 9,007.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.63x = 22,714.29 × 9,007.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.63x = 204,601,920.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,601,920.03/16,459.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,430.53

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