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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.52, 23,055.64 and 9,635.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.52, 23,055.64 and 9,635.36 is: 13,293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.52 : 23,055.64 = 9,635.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.52/23,055.64 = 9,635.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.52x = 23,055.64 × 9,635.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.52x = 222,149,252.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,149,252.06/16,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.18

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