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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,866.58, 23,275.86 and 9,414.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,866.58, 23,275.86 and 9,414.58 is: 12,992.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,866.58 : 23,275.86 = 9,414.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,866.58/23,275.86 = 9,414.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,866.58x = 23,275.86 × 9,414.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,866.58x = 219,132,446.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,132,446.04/16,866.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,992.11

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