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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,700.94, 23,046.99 and 9,627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,700.94, 23,046.99 and 9,627.66 is: 13,285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,700.94 : 23,046.99 = 9,627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,700.94/23,046.99 = 9,627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,700.94x = 23,046.99 × 9,627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,700.94x = 221,888,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,888,583.74/16,700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.99

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