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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.44, 23,044.92 and 9,626.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.44, 23,044.92 and 9,626.16 is: 13,283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.44 : 23,044.92 = 9,626.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.44/23,044.92 = 9,626.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.44x = 23,044.92 × 9,626.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.44x = 221,834,087.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,834,087.11/16,699.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.92

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