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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514.88, 22,790.53 and 9,062.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514.88, 22,790.53 and 9,062.88 is: 12,506.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514.88 : 22,790.53 = 9,062.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514.88/22,790.53 = 9,062.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514.88x = 22,790.53 × 9,062.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514.88x = 206,547,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,547,838.53/16,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,506.77

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