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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.94, 22,928.61 and 9,162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.94, 22,928.61 and 9,162.94 is: 12,644.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.94 : 22,928.61 = 9,162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.94/22,928.61 = 9,162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.94x = 22,928.61 × 9,162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.94x = 210,093,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,093,454.75/16,614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.85

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