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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.14, 22,535.38 and 9,432.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.14, 22,535.38 and 9,432.38 is: 13,017.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.14 : 22,535.38 = 9,432.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.14/22,535.38 = 9,432.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.14x = 22,535.38 × 9,432.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.14x = 212,562,267.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,562,267.60/16,329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,017.36

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