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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.87, 22,929.07 and 9,061.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.87, 22,929.07 and 9,061.61 is: 12,505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.87 : 22,929.07 = 9,061.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.87/22,929.07 = 9,061.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.87x = 22,929.07 × 9,061.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.87x = 207,774,290.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,774,290.00/16,614.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.32

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