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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.97, 22,863.45 and 9,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.97, 22,863.45 and 9,014.48 is: 12,439.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.97 : 22,863.45 = 9,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.97/22,863.45 = 9,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.97x = 22,863.45 × 9,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.97x = 206,101,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,101,998.44/16,567.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,439.79

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