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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.80, 22,928.33 and 9,060.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.80, 22,928.33 and 9,060.99 is: 12,504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.80 : 22,928.33 = 9,060.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.80/22,928.33 = 9,060.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.80x = 22,928.33 × 9,060.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.80x = 207,753,305.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,753,305.52/16,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,504.11

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