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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.75, 22,714.47 and 9,007.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.75, 22,714.47 and 9,007.75 is: 12,430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.75 : 22,714.47 = 9,007.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.75/22,714.47 = 9,007.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.75x = 22,714.47 × 9,007.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.75x = 204,606,267.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,606,267.14/16,459.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,430.70

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