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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.52, 22,999.78 and 9,214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.52, 22,999.78 and 9,214.52 is: 12,716.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.52 : 22,999.78 = 9,214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.52/22,999.78 = 9,214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.52x = 22,999.78 × 9,214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.52x = 211,931,932.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,931,932.81/16,666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,716.03

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