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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,426.36, 22,668.18 and 9,352.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,426.36, 22,668.18 and 9,352.36 is: 12,906.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,426.36 : 22,668.18 = 9,352.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,426.36/22,668.18 = 9,352.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,426.36x = 22,668.18 × 9,352.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,426.36x = 212,000,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,000,979.90/16,426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,906.14

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