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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,432.24, 22,675.64 and 9,358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,432.24, 22,675.64 and 9,358.64 is: 12,914.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,432.24 : 22,675.64 = 9,358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,432.24/22,675.64 = 9,358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,432.24x = 22,675.64 × 9,358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,432.24x = 212,213,151.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,213,151.53/16,432.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,914.44

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