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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.72, 22,934.94 and 9,066.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.72, 22,934.94 and 9,066.14 is: 12,511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.72 : 22,934.94 = 9,066.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.72/22,934.94 = 9,066.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.72x = 22,934.94 × 9,066.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.72x = 207,931,376.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,931,376.93/16,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.12

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