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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.51, 23,027.46 and 9,615.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.51, 23,027.46 and 9,615.04 is: 13,270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.51 : 23,027.46 = 9,615.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.51/23,027.46 = 9,615.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.51x = 23,027.46 × 9,615.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.51x = 221,409,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,409,949.00/16,684.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.39

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