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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.32, 23,059.38 and 9,636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.32, 23,059.38 and 9,636.04 is: 13,298.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.32 : 23,059.38 = 9,636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.32/23,059.38 = 9,636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.32x = 23,059.38 × 9,636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.32x = 222,201,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,201,108.06/16,709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,298.03

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