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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,487.54, 22,753.92 and 9,314.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,487.54, 22,753.92 and 9,314.97 is: 12,855.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,487.54 : 22,753.92 = 9,314.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,487.54/22,753.92 = 9,314.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,487.54x = 22,753.92 × 9,314.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,487.54x = 211,951,945.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,951,945.13/16,487.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,855.28

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