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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.57, 22,927.53 and 9,060.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.57, 22,927.53 and 9,060.84 is: 12,503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.57 : 22,927.53 = 9,060.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.57/22,927.53 = 9,060.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.57x = 22,927.53 × 9,060.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.57x = 207,742,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,742,680.93/16,614.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,503.64

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