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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.55, 23,068.39 and 9,640.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.55, 23,068.39 and 9,640.82 is: 13,305.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.55 : 23,068.39 = 9,640.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.55/23,068.39 = 9,640.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.55x = 23,068.39 × 9,640.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.55x = 222,398,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,398,195.68/16,714.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.66

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