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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,692.42, 23,035.56 and 9,618.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,692.42, 23,035.56 and 9,618.66 is: 13,273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,692.42 : 23,035.56 = 9,618.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,692.42/23,035.56 = 9,618.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,692.42x = 23,035.56 × 9,618.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,692.42x = 221,571,219.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,571,219.55/16,692.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,273.76

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