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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,696.32, 23,039.55 and 9,623.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,696.32, 23,039.55 and 9,623.22 is: 13,279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,696.32 : 23,039.55 = 9,623.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,696.32/23,039.55 = 9,623.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,696.32x = 23,039.55 × 9,623.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,696.32x = 221,714,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,714,658.35/16,696.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.25

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