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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,440.64, 22,685.88 and 9,726.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,440.64, 22,685.88 and 9,726.64 is: 13,421.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,440.64 : 22,685.88 = 9,726.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,440.64/22,685.88 = 9,726.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,440.64x = 22,685.88 × 9,726.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,440.64x = 220,657,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,657,387.84/16,440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,421.46

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