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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.88, 23,059.32 and 9,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.88, 23,059.32 and 9,635.60 is: 13,297.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.88 : 23,059.32 = 9,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.88/23,059.32 = 9,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.88x = 23,059.32 × 9,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.88x = 222,190,383.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,190,383.79/16,708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.74

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