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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.36, 23,052.54 and 9,631.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.36, 23,052.54 and 9,631.36 is: 13,290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.36 : 23,052.54 = 9,631.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.36/23,052.54 = 9,631.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.36x = 23,052.54 × 9,631.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.36x = 222,027,311.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,027,311.65/16,705.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.78

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