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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.68, 23,049.36 and 9,628.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.68, 23,049.36 and 9,628.68 is: 13,287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.68 : 23,049.36 = 9,628.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.68/23,049.36 = 9,628.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.68x = 23,049.36 × 9,628.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.68x = 221,934,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,934,911.64/16,702.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.38

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