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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.92, 23,058.26 and 9,635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.92, 23,058.26 and 9,635.28 is: 13,296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.92 : 23,058.26 = 9,635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.92/23,058.26 = 9,635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.92x = 23,058.26 × 9,635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.92x = 222,172,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,172,791.41/16,708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.66

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