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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,426.88, 22,672 and 9,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,426.88, 22,672 and 9,352 is: 12,907.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,426.88 : 22,672 = 9,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,426.88/22,672 = 9,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,426.88x = 22,672 × 9,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,426.88x = 212,028,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,028,544/16,426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,907.41

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