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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,692.32, 23,036.10 and 9,618.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,692.32, 23,036.10 and 9,618.68 is: 13,274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,692.32 : 23,036.10 = 9,618.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,692.32/23,036.10 = 9,618.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,692.32x = 23,036.10 × 9,618.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,692.32x = 221,576,874.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,576,874.35/16,692.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.18

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