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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,568.40, 22,864.44 and 9,014.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,568.40, 22,864.44 and 9,014.78 is: 12,440.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,568.40 : 22,864.44 = 9,014.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,568.40/22,864.44 = 9,014.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,568.40x = 22,864.44 × 9,014.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,568.40x = 206,117,896.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,117,896.42/16,568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.42

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