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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.60, 22,680.60 and 9,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.60, 22,680.60 and 9,363.76 is: 12,921.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.60 : 22,680.60 = 9,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.60/22,680.60 = 9,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.60x = 22,680.60 × 9,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.60x = 212,375,695.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,375,695.06/16,435.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,921.69

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