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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.73, 22,928.04 and 9,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.73, 22,928.04 and 9,061.12 is: 12,504.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.73 : 22,928.04 = 9,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.73/22,928.04 = 9,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.73x = 22,928.04 × 9,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.73x = 207,753,721.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,753,721.80/16,614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,504.19

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