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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.56, 22,926.69 and 9,541.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.56, 22,926.69 and 9,541.26 is: 13,167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.56 : 22,926.69 = 9,541.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.56/22,926.69 = 9,541.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.56x = 22,926.69 × 9,541.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.56x = 218,749,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,749,510.23/16,612.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,167.72

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