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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.69, 22,558.21 and 9,632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.69, 22,558.21 and 9,632.60 is: 13,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.69 : 22,558.21 = 9,632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.69/22,558.21 = 9,632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.69x = 22,558.21 × 9,632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.69x = 217,294,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,294,100.85/16,346.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.85

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