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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.36, 23,056.68 and 9,634.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.36, 23,056.68 and 9,634.36 is: 13,294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.36 : 23,056.68 = 9,634.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.36/23,056.68 = 9,634.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.36x = 23,056.68 × 9,634.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.36x = 222,136,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,136,355.52/16,708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,294.92

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