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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.72, 22,939.28 and 9,068.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.72, 22,939.28 and 9,068.94 is: 12,515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.72 : 22,939.28 = 9,068.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.72/22,939.28 = 9,068.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.72x = 22,939.28 × 9,068.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.72x = 208,034,953.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,034,953.96/16,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,515.10

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