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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.31, 22,938.92 and 9,068.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.31, 22,938.92 and 9,068.70 is: 12,514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.31 : 22,938.92 = 9,068.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.31/22,938.92 = 9,068.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.31x = 22,938.92 × 9,068.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.31x = 208,026,183.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,026,183.80/16,622.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.88

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