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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,432.33, 22,676.58 and 9,358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,432.33, 22,676.58 and 9,358.75 is: 12,915.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,432.33 : 22,676.58 = 9,358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,432.33/22,676.58 = 9,358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,432.33x = 22,676.58 × 9,358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,432.33x = 212,224,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,224,443.08/16,432.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,915.05

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