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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.08, 23,064.84 and 9,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.08, 23,064.84 and 9,640.80 is: 13,303.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.08 : 23,064.84 = 9,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.08/23,064.84 = 9,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.08x = 23,064.84 × 9,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.08x = 222,363,509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,363,509.47/16,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,303.96

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