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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.36, 23,060.64 and 9,636.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.36, 23,060.64 and 9,636.64 is: 13,297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.36 : 23,060.64 = 9,636.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.36/23,060.64 = 9,636.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.36x = 23,060.64 × 9,636.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.36x = 222,227,085.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,227,085.85/16,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.97

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