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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,466.88, 22,726.44 and 9,394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,466.88, 22,726.44 and 9,394.68 is: 12,965.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,466.88 : 22,726.44 = 9,394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,466.88/22,726.44 = 9,394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,466.88x = 22,726.44 × 9,394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,466.88x = 213,507,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,507,631.34/16,466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,965.88

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