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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.46, 22,726.07 and 9,395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.46, 22,726.07 and 9,395.59 is: 12,968.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.46 : 22,726.07 = 9,395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.46/22,726.07 = 9,395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.46x = 22,726.07 × 9,395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.46x = 213,524,836.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,524,836.03/16,464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,968.83

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