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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,496.49, 22,761.23 and 9,326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,496.49, 22,761.23 and 9,326.55 is: 12,868.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,496.49 : 22,761.23 = 9,326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,496.49/22,761.23 = 9,326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,496.49x = 22,761.23 × 9,326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,496.49x = 212,283,703.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,283,703.02/16,496.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,868.42

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