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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.04, 23,044.76 and 9,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.04, 23,044.76 and 9,627.52 is: 13,287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.04 : 23,044.76 = 9,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.04/23,044.76 = 9,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.04x = 23,044.76 × 9,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.04x = 221,863,887.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,863,887.80/16,697.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.62

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