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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,432.07, 22,673.12 and 9,358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,432.07, 22,673.12 and 9,358.34 is: 12,912.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,432.07 : 22,673.12 = 9,358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,432.07/22,673.12 = 9,358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,432.07x = 22,673.12 × 9,358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,432.07x = 212,182,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,182,605.66/16,432.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,912.72

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