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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.26, 22,944.46 and 9,456.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.26, 22,944.46 and 9,456.54 is: 13,050.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.26 : 22,944.46 = 9,456.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.26/22,944.46 = 9,456.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.26x = 22,944.46 × 9,456.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.26x = 216,975,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,975,203.77/16,626.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,050.15

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