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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.92, 23,063.76 and 9,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.92, 23,063.76 and 9,640.80 is: 13,305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.92 : 23,063.76 = 9,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.92/23,063.76 = 9,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.92x = 23,063.76 × 9,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.92x = 222,353,097.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,353,097.41/16,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.06

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