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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,620.72, 22,936.41 and 9,067.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,620.72, 22,936.41 and 9,067.14 is: 12,512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,620.72 : 22,936.41 = 9,067.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,620.72/22,936.41 = 9,067.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,620.72x = 22,936.41 × 9,067.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,620.72x = 207,967,640.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,967,640.57/16,620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.55

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