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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,638.12, 22,960.74 and 9,186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,638.12, 22,960.74 and 9,186.12 is: 12,676.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,638.12 : 22,960.74 = 9,186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,638.12/22,960.74 = 9,186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,638.12x = 22,960.74 × 9,186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,638.12x = 210,920,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,920,112.93/16,638.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,676.92

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