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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,568.11, 22,863.99 and 9,014.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,568.11, 22,863.99 and 9,014.45 is: 12,439.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,568.11 : 22,863.99 = 9,014.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,568.11/22,863.99 = 9,014.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,568.11x = 22,863.99 × 9,014.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,568.11x = 206,106,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,106,214.14/16,568.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,439.93

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