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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.64, 23,051.04 and 9,630.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.64, 23,051.04 and 9,630.54 is: 13,290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.64 : 23,051.04 = 9,630.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.64/23,051.04 = 9,630.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.64x = 23,051.04 × 9,630.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.64x = 221,993,962.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,993,962.76/16,703.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.15

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