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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.56, 23,052.24 and 9,627.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.56, 23,052.24 and 9,627.84 is: 13,287.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.56 : 23,052.24 = 9,627.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.56/23,052.24 = 9,627.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.56x = 23,052.24 × 9,627.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.56x = 221,943,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,943,278.36/16,702.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.98

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