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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,466.63, 22,723.94 and 9,014.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,466.63, 22,723.94 and 9,014.63 is: 12,440.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,466.63 : 22,723.94 = 9,014.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,466.63/22,723.94 = 9,014.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,466.63x = 22,723.94 × 9,014.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,466.63x = 204,847,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,847,820.16/16,466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.18

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