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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,432.26, 22,676.04 and 9,262.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,432.26, 22,676.04 and 9,262.61 is: 12,782.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,432.26 : 22,676.04 = 9,262.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,432.26/22,676.04 = 9,262.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,432.26x = 22,676.04 × 9,262.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,432.26x = 210,039,201.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,039,201.48/16,432.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,782.13

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