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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,620.59, 22,936.06 and 9,067.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,620.59, 22,936.06 and 9,067.14 is: 12,512.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,620.59 : 22,936.06 = 9,067.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,620.59/22,936.06 = 9,067.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,620.59x = 22,936.06 × 9,067.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,620.59x = 207,964,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,964,478.40/16,620.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.46

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