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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.92, 23,056.88 and 9,634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.92, 23,056.88 and 9,634.28 is: 13,295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.92 : 23,056.88 = 9,634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.92/23,056.88 = 9,634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.92x = 23,056.88 × 9,634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.92x = 222,136,437.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,136,437.85/16,707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,295.28

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