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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.06, 23,061.11 and 9,637.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.06, 23,061.11 and 9,637.11 is: 13,298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.06 : 23,061.11 = 9,637.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.06/23,061.11 = 9,637.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.06x = 23,061.11 × 9,637.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.06x = 222,242,405.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,242,405.61/16,712.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,298.33

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