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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.95, 22,725.73 and 8,914.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.95, 22,725.73 and 8,914.27 is: 12,301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.95 : 22,725.73 = 8,914.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.95/22,725.73 = 8,914.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.95x = 22,725.73 × 8,914.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.95x = 202,583,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,583,248.60/16,467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,301.67

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