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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.57, 22,939.65 and 9,069.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.57, 22,939.65 and 9,069.93 is: 12,516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.57 : 22,939.65 = 9,069.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.57/22,939.65 = 9,069.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.57x = 22,939.65 × 9,069.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.57x = 208,061,019.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,061,019.72/16,623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.03

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