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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.85, 22,927.85 and 9,162.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.85, 22,927.85 and 9,162.85 is: 12,644.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.85 : 22,927.85 = 9,162.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.85/22,927.85 = 9,162.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.85x = 22,927.85 × 9,162.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.85x = 210,084,358.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,084,358.64/16,614.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.38

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