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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.30, 23,039.44 and 9,625.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.30, 23,039.44 and 9,625.57 is: 13,280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.30 : 23,039.44 = 9,625.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.30/23,039.44 = 9,625.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.30x = 23,039.44 × 9,625.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.30x = 221,767,742.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,767,742.48/16,699.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.06

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