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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,620.86, 22,936.37 and 9,067.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,620.86, 22,936.37 and 9,067.37 is: 12,512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,620.86 : 22,936.37 = 9,067.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,620.86/22,936.37 = 9,067.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,620.86x = 22,936.37 × 9,067.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,620.86x = 207,972,393.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,972,393.23/16,620.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.73

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