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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.26, 22,946.88 and 9,176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.26, 22,946.88 and 9,176.26 is: 12,663.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.26 : 22,946.88 = 9,176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.26/22,946.88 = 9,176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.26x = 22,946.88 × 9,176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.26x = 210,566,537.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,566,537.07/16,628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.17

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