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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.95, 22,928.18 and 9,061.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.95, 22,928.18 and 9,061.29 is: 12,504.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.95 : 22,928.18 = 9,061.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.95/22,928.18 = 9,061.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.95x = 22,928.18 × 9,061.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.95x = 207,758,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,758,842.85/16,614.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,504.34

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