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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.16, 23,053.14 and 9,632.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.16, 23,053.14 and 9,632.84 is: 13,295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.16 : 23,053.14 = 9,632.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.16/23,053.14 = 9,632.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.16x = 23,053.14 × 9,632.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.16x = 222,067,209.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,067,209.12/16,702.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,295.72

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