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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.23, 22,927.35 and 9,060.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.23, 22,927.35 and 9,060.62 is: 12,503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.23 : 22,927.35 = 9,060.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.23/22,927.35 = 9,060.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.23x = 22,927.35 × 9,060.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.23x = 207,736,005.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,736,005.96/16,614.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,503.50

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