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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,468.63, 22,726.70 and 9,016.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,468.63, 22,726.70 and 9,016.63 is: 12,442.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,468.63 : 22,726.70 = 9,016.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,468.63/22,726.70 = 9,016.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,468.63x = 22,726.70 × 9,016.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,468.63x = 204,918,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,918,245.02/16,468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.94

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