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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.36, 23,089.86 and 9,562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.36, 23,089.86 and 9,562.32 is: 13,196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.36 : 23,089.86 = 9,562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.36/23,089.86 = 9,562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.36x = 23,089.86 × 9,562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.36x = 220,792,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,792,630.08/16,731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.33

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