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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.94, 23,048.37 and 9,628.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.94, 23,048.37 and 9,628.66 is: 13,287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.94 : 23,048.37 = 9,628.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.94/23,048.37 = 9,628.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.94x = 23,048.37 × 9,628.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.94x = 221,924,918.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,924,918.28/16,701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.37

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