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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.36, 23,053.92 and 9,632.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.36, 23,053.92 and 9,632.36 is: 13,292.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.36 : 23,053.92 = 9,632.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.36/23,053.92 = 9,632.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.36x = 23,053.92 × 9,632.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.36x = 222,063,656.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,063,656.85/16,706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.16

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