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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,432.08, 22,673.88 and 9,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,432.08, 22,673.88 and 9,715.20 is: 13,405.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,432.08 : 22,673.88 = 9,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,432.08/22,673.88 = 9,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,432.08x = 22,673.88 × 9,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,432.08x = 220,281,278.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,281,278.98/16,432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,405.56

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