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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,686.36, 23,026.97 and 9,132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,686.36, 23,026.97 and 9,132.66 is: 12,602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,686.36 : 23,026.97 = 9,132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,686.36/23,026.97 = 9,132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,686.36x = 23,026.97 × 9,132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,686.36x = 210,297,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,297,487.84/16,686.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,602.96

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