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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,687.91, 23,029.37 and 9,614.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,687.91, 23,029.37 and 9,614.18 is: 13,267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,687.91 : 23,029.37 = 9,614.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,687.91/23,029.37 = 9,614.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,687.91x = 23,029.37 × 9,614.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,687.91x = 221,408,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,408,345.25/16,687.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,267.59

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