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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.38, 22,930.29 and 9,903.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.38, 22,930.29 and 9,903.94 is: 13,668.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.38 : 22,930.29 = 9,903.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.38/22,930.29 = 9,903.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.38x = 22,930.29 × 9,903.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.38x = 227,100,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,100,159.02/16,614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.89

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