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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,470.36, 22,726.98 and 9,396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,470.36, 22,726.98 and 9,396.36 is: 12,965.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470.36 : 22,726.98 = 9,396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470.36/22,726.98 = 9,396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470.36x = 22,726.98 × 9,396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470.36x = 213,550,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,550,885.79/16,470.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,965.77

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