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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,432.53, 22,675.64 and 9,357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,432.53, 22,675.64 and 9,357.54 is: 12,912.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,432.53 : 22,675.64 = 9,357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,432.53/22,675.64 = 9,357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,432.53x = 22,675.64 × 9,357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,432.53x = 212,188,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,188,161.54/16,432.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,912.69

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