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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.30, 23,042.21 and 9,627.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.30, 23,042.21 and 9,627.57 is: 13,282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.30 : 23,042.21 = 9,627.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.30/23,042.21 = 9,627.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.30x = 23,042.21 × 9,627.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.30x = 221,840,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,840,441.59/16,701.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.82

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