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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.42, 23,036.94 and 9,619.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.42, 23,036.94 and 9,619.66 is: 13,275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.42 : 23,036.94 = 9,619.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.42/23,036.94 = 9,619.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.42x = 23,036.94 × 9,619.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.42x = 221,607,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,607,530.24/16,693.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,275.14

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