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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.24, 22,860.96 and 9,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.24, 22,860.96 and 9,114.24 is: 12,577.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.24 : 22,860.96 = 9,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.24/22,860.96 = 9,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.24x = 22,860.96 × 9,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.24x = 208,360,276.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,360,276.07/16,566.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,577.40

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