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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.11, 22,927.40 and 9,162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.11, 22,927.40 and 9,162.11 is: 12,643.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.11 : 22,927.40 = 9,162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.11/22,927.40 = 9,162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.11x = 22,927.40 × 9,162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.11x = 210,063,315.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,063,315.00/16,614.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,643.67

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