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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.24, 23,063.88 and 9,640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.24, 23,063.88 and 9,640.72 is: 13,307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.24 : 23,063.88 = 9,640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.24/23,063.88 = 9,640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.24x = 23,063.88 × 9,640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.24x = 222,352,409.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,352,409.19/16,708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,307.95

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