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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.08, 22,860.16 and 9,114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.08, 22,860.16 and 9,114.08 is: 12,576.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.08 : 22,860.16 = 9,114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.08/22,860.16 = 9,114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.08x = 22,860.16 × 9,114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.08x = 208,349,327.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,349,327.05/16,566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,576.86

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