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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,636.92, 22,958.82 and 9,926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,636.92, 22,958.82 and 9,926.88 is: 13,699.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,636.92 : 22,958.82 = 9,926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,636.92/22,958.82 = 9,926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,636.92x = 22,958.82 × 9,926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,636.92x = 227,909,451.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,909,451.08/16,636.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,699.02

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