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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.68, 23,056.45 and 9,633.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.68, 23,056.45 and 9,633.74 is: 13,293.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.68 : 23,056.45 = 9,633.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.68/23,056.45 = 9,633.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.68x = 23,056.45 × 9,633.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.68x = 222,119,705.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,119,705.26/16,708.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.67

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