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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.88, 22,938.30 and 9,068.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.88, 22,938.30 and 9,068.33 is: 12,514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.88 : 22,938.30 = 9,068.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.88/22,938.30 = 9,068.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.88x = 22,938.30 × 9,068.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.88x = 208,012,074.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,012,074.04/16,621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.35

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