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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,468.68, 22,726.92 and 9,395.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,468.68, 22,726.92 and 9,395.46 is: 12,965.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,468.68 : 22,726.92 = 9,395.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,468.68/22,726.92 = 9,395.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,468.68x = 22,726.92 × 9,395.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,468.68x = 213,529,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,529,867.78/16,468.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,965.82

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