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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.80, 23,063.36 and 9,635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.80, 23,063.36 and 9,635.84 is: 13,298.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.80 : 23,063.36 = 9,635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.80/23,063.36 = 9,635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.80x = 23,063.36 × 9,635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.80x = 222,234,846.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,234,846.82/16,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,298.88

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