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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.75, 22,862.12 and 9,114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.75, 22,862.12 and 9,114.75 is: 12,578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.75 : 22,862.12 = 9,114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.75/22,862.12 = 9,114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.75x = 22,862.12 × 9,114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.75x = 208,382,462.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,382,462.70/16,566.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,578.36

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