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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.26, 22,949.64 and 9,178.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.26, 22,949.64 and 9,178.26 is: 12,665.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.26 : 22,949.64 = 9,178.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.26/22,949.64 = 9,178.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.26x = 22,949.64 × 9,178.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.26x = 210,637,762.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,637,762.83/16,630.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.93

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