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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.92, 23,051.36 and 9,630.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.92, 23,051.36 and 9,630.28 is: 13,289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.92 : 23,051.36 = 9,630.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.92/23,051.36 = 9,630.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.92x = 23,051.36 × 9,630.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.92x = 221,991,051.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,991,051.18/16,703.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.76

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