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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.72, 22,937.41 and 9,067.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.72, 22,937.41 and 9,067.84 is: 12,513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.72 : 22,937.41 = 9,067.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.72/22,937.41 = 9,067.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.72x = 22,937.41 × 9,067.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.72x = 207,992,763.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,992,763.89/16,621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.31

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