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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.51, 22,934.68 and 9,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.51, 22,934.68 and 9,066.20 is: 12,511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.51 : 22,934.68 = 9,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.51/22,934.68 = 9,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.51x = 22,934.68 × 9,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.51x = 207,930,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,930,258.48/16,619.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.21

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