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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.44, 23,047.68 and 9,628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.44, 23,047.68 and 9,628.16 is: 13,286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.44 : 23,047.68 = 9,628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.44/23,047.68 = 9,628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.44x = 23,047.68 × 9,628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.44x = 221,906,750.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,906,750.67/16,701.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.68

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