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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.64, 23,368.16 and 9,480.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.64, 23,368.16 and 9,480.64 is: 13,083.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.64 : 23,368.16 = 9,480.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.64/23,368.16 = 9,480.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.64x = 23,368.16 × 9,480.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.64x = 221,545,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,545,112.42/16,932.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,083.91

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