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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.08, 23,062.88 and 9,636.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.08, 23,062.88 and 9,636.80 is: 13,300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.08 : 23,062.88 = 9,636.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.08/23,062.88 = 9,636.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.08x = 23,062.88 × 9,636.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.08x = 222,252,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,252,361.98/16,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.50

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