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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,696.26, 23,041.94 and 9,623.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,696.26, 23,041.94 and 9,623.14 is: 13,280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,696.26 : 23,041.94 = 9,623.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,696.26/23,041.94 = 9,623.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,696.26x = 23,041.94 × 9,623.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,696.26x = 221,735,708.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,735,708.77/16,696.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.56

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