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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.74, 22,627.28 and 9,226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.74, 22,627.28 and 9,226.12 is: 12,731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.74 : 22,627.28 = 9,226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.74/22,627.28 = 9,226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.74x = 22,627.28 × 9,226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.74x = 208,762,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,762,000.55/16,396.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,731.92

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