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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,518.14, 24,734.88 and 9,114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,518.14, 24,734.88 and 9,114.34 is: 13,648.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,518.14 : 24,734.88 = 9,114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,518.14/24,734.88 = 9,114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,518.14x = 24,734.88 × 9,114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,518.14x = 225,442,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,442,106.18/16,518.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,648.15

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