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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.55, 23,019.09 and 9,610.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.55, 23,019.09 and 9,610.82 is: 13,259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.55 : 23,019.09 = 9,610.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.55/23,019.09 = 9,610.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.55x = 23,019.09 × 9,610.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.55x = 221,232,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,232,330.55/16,684.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.71

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