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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.44, 22,927.92 and 9,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.44, 22,927.92 and 9,162.44 is: 12,644.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.44 : 22,927.92 = 9,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.44/22,927.92 = 9,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.44x = 22,927.92 × 9,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.44x = 210,075,691.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,075,691.32/16,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.16

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