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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.46, 22,966.74 and 9,926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.46, 22,966.74 and 9,926.52 is: 13,700.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.46 : 22,966.74 = 9,926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.46/22,966.74 = 9,926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.46x = 22,966.74 × 9,926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.46x = 227,979,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,979,803.94/16,640.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,700.33

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