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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.14, 22,958.94 and 9,466.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.14, 22,958.94 and 9,466.90 is: 13,064.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.14 : 22,958.94 = 9,466.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.14/22,958.94 = 9,466.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.14x = 22,958.94 × 9,466.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.14x = 217,349,874.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,349,874.29/16,637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,064.14

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