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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.74, 22,863.87 and 9,014.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.74, 22,863.87 and 9,014.58 is: 12,440.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.74 : 22,863.87 = 9,014.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.74/22,863.87 = 9,014.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.74x = 22,863.87 × 9,014.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.74x = 206,108,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,108,185.22/16,567.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.33

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