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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,690.72, 23,032.80 and 9,621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,690.72, 23,032.80 and 9,621.12 is: 13,276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,690.72 : 23,032.80 = 9,621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,690.72/23,032.80 = 9,621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,690.72x = 23,032.80 × 9,621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,690.72x = 221,601,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,601,332.74/16,690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,276.92

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