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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.54, 22,863.43 and 9,014.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.54, 22,863.43 and 9,014.09 is: 12,439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.54 : 22,863.43 = 9,014.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.54/22,863.43 = 9,014.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.54x = 22,863.43 × 9,014.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.54x = 206,092,912.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,092,912.68/16,567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,439.56

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