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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.79, 22,937.62 and 9,068.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.79, 22,937.62 and 9,068.14 is: 12,513.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.79 : 22,937.62 = 9,068.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.79/22,937.62 = 9,068.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.79x = 22,937.62 × 9,068.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.79x = 208,001,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,001,549.43/16,621.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.79

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