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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.24, 23,052.41 and 9,629.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.24, 23,052.41 and 9,629.91 is: 13,290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.24 : 23,052.41 = 9,629.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.24/23,052.41 = 9,629.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.24x = 23,052.41 × 9,629.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.24x = 221,992,585.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,992,585.43/16,703.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.39

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