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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.29, 22,936.94 and 9,067.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.29, 22,936.94 and 9,067.64 is: 12,513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.29 : 22,936.94 = 9,067.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.29/22,936.94 = 9,067.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.29x = 22,936.94 × 9,067.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.29x = 207,983,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,983,754.60/16,621.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.09

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