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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.97, 22,714.59 and 8,906.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.97, 22,714.59 and 8,906.13 is: 12,290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.97 : 22,714.59 = 8,906.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.97/22,714.59 = 8,906.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.97x = 22,714.59 × 8,906.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.97x = 202,299,074.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,299,074.74/16,459.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,290.37

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