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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.76, 22,624.26 and 9,681.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.76, 22,624.26 and 9,681.06 is: 13,359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.76 : 22,624.26 = 9,681.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.76/22,624.26 = 9,681.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.76x = 22,624.26 × 9,681.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.76x = 219,026,818.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,026,818.52/16,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,359.56

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