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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,700.68, 23,046.60 and 9,626.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,700.68, 23,046.60 and 9,626.68 is: 13,284.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,700.68 : 23,046.60 = 9,626.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,700.68/23,046.60 = 9,626.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,700.68x = 23,046.60 × 9,626.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,700.68x = 221,862,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,862,243.29/16,700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.62

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