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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,426.54, 22,668.65 and 9,352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,426.54, 22,668.65 and 9,352.96 is: 12,907.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,426.54 : 22,668.65 = 9,352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,426.54/22,668.65 = 9,352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,426.54x = 22,668.65 × 9,352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,426.54x = 212,018,976.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,018,976.70/16,426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,907.10

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