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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,432.60, 22,677.90 and 9,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,432.60, 22,677.90 and 9,361.24 is: 12,919.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,432.60 : 22,677.90 = 9,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,432.60/22,677.90 = 9,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,432.60x = 22,677.90 × 9,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,432.60x = 212,293,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,293,264.60/16,432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,919.03

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