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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.07, 22,626.05 and 9,226.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.07, 22,626.05 and 9,226.39 is: 12,732.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.07 : 22,626.05 = 9,226.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.07/22,626.05 = 9,226.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.07x = 22,626.05 × 9,226.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.07x = 208,756,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,756,761.46/16,396.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,732.12

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