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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.20, 22,960.08 and 9,186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.20, 22,960.08 and 9,186.72 is: 12,676.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.20 : 22,960.08 = 9,186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.20/22,960.08 = 9,186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.20x = 22,960.08 × 9,186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.20x = 210,927,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,927,826.14/16,639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,676.56

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