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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.38, 22,927.84 and 9,162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.38, 22,927.84 and 9,162.38 is: 12,644.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.38 : 22,927.84 = 9,162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.38/22,927.84 = 9,162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.38x = 22,927.84 × 9,162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.38x = 210,073,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,073,582.66/16,614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.08

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