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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.79, 22,939 and 9,069.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.79, 22,939 and 9,069.14 is: 12,515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.79 : 22,939 = 9,069.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.79/22,939 = 9,069.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.79x = 22,939 × 9,069.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.79x = 208,037,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,037,002.46/16,622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,515.17

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