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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622, 22,938.79 and 9,068.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622, 22,938.79 and 9,068.46 is: 12,514.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622 : 22,938.79 = 9,068.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622/22,938.79 = 9,068.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622x = 22,938.79 × 9,068.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622x = 208,019,499.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,019,499.56/16,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.71

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