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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.68, 22,863.82 and 9,014.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.68, 22,863.82 and 9,014.42 is: 12,440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.68 : 22,863.82 = 9,014.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.68/22,863.82 = 9,014.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.68x = 22,863.82 × 9,014.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.68x = 206,104,076.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,104,076.28/16,567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.13

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