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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.06, 23,062.48 and 9,638.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.06, 23,062.48 and 9,638.11 is: 13,299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.06 : 23,062.48 = 9,638.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.06/23,062.48 = 9,638.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.06x = 23,062.48 × 9,638.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.06x = 222,278,719.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,278,719.11/16,713.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.70

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