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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,468.58, 22,723.12 and 9,756.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,468.58, 22,723.12 and 9,756.34 is: 13,461.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,468.58 : 22,723.12 = 9,756.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,468.58/22,723.12 = 9,756.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,468.58x = 22,723.12 × 9,756.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,468.58x = 221,694,484.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,694,484.58/16,468.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.66

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