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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,704.92, 23,052.74 and 9,631.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,704.92, 23,052.74 and 9,631.28 is: 13,291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,704.92 : 23,052.74 = 9,631.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,704.92/23,052.74 = 9,631.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,704.92x = 23,052.74 × 9,631.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,704.92x = 222,027,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,027,393.71/16,704.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,291.14

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