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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.20, 23,059.26 and 9,634.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.20, 23,059.26 and 9,634.86 is: 13,297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.20 : 23,059.26 = 9,634.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.20/23,059.26 = 9,634.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.20x = 23,059.26 × 9,634.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.20x = 222,172,741.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,172,741.80/16,708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.23

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