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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.21, 22,926.75 and 9,060.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.21, 22,926.75 and 9,060.48 is: 12,502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.21 : 22,926.75 = 9,060.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.21/22,926.75 = 9,060.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.21x = 22,926.75 × 9,060.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.21x = 207,727,359.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,727,359.84/16,614.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.99

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