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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,460.13, 22,714.98 and 9,008.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,460.13, 22,714.98 and 9,008.13 is: 12,431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,460.13 : 22,714.98 = 9,008.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,460.13/22,714.98 = 9,008.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,460.13x = 22,714.98 × 9,008.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,460.13x = 204,619,492.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,619,492.79/16,460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,431.22

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