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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,486.66, 22,752.71 and 9,314.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,486.66, 22,752.71 and 9,314.09 is: 12,854.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,486.66 : 22,752.71 = 9,314.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,486.66/22,752.71 = 9,314.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,486.66x = 22,752.71 × 9,314.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,486.66x = 211,920,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,920,748.60/16,486.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,854.07

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