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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.07, 22,626.72 and 9,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.07, 22,626.72 and 9,679.26 is: 13,359.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.07 : 22,626.72 = 9,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.07/22,626.72 = 9,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.07x = 22,626.72 × 9,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.07x = 219,009,905.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,009,905.83/16,394.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,359.09

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