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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.48, 22,946.16 and 12,427.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.48, 22,946.16 and 12,427.44 is: 17,151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.48 : 22,946.16 = 12,427.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.48/22,946.16 = 12,427.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.48x = 22,946.16 × 12,427.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.48x = 285,162,026.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,162,026.63/16,626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,151.08

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