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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,546.08, 22,832.40 and 9,472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,546.08, 22,832.40 and 9,472.32 is: 13,071.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,546.08 : 22,832.40 = 9,472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,546.08/22,832.40 = 9,472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,546.08x = 22,832.40 × 9,472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,546.08x = 216,275,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,275,799.17/16,546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.12

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