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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,603.77, 22,909.23 and 9,432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,603.77, 22,909.23 and 9,432.12 is: 13,014.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,603.77 : 22,909.23 = 9,432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,603.77/22,909.23 = 9,432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,603.77x = 22,909.23 × 9,432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,603.77x = 216,082,606.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,082,606.47/16,603.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,014.07

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