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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.02, 22,932.92 and 9,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.02, 22,932.92 and 9,901.76 is: 13,667.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.02 : 22,932.92 = 9,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.02/22,932.92 = 9,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.02x = 22,932.92 × 9,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.02x = 227,076,180.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,076,180.03/16,614.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,667.74

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