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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.97, 22,552.60 and 9,626.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.97, 22,552.60 and 9,626.76 is: 13,287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.97 : 22,552.60 = 9,626.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.97/22,552.60 = 9,626.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.97x = 22,552.60 × 9,626.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.97x = 217,108,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,108,520.35/16,338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.78

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