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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.84, 23,061.84 and 9,641.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.84, 23,061.84 and 9,641.54 is: 13,304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.84 : 23,061.84 = 9,641.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.84/23,061.84 = 9,641.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.84x = 23,061.84 × 9,641.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.84x = 222,351,652.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,351,652.83/16,712.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,304.24

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