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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.28, 23,058.70 and 9,637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.28, 23,058.70 and 9,637.08 is: 13,296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.28 : 23,058.70 = 9,637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.28/23,058.70 = 9,637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.28x = 23,058.70 × 9,637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.28x = 222,218,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,218,536.60/16,712.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.72

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