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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.80, 23,068.88 and 9,639.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.80, 23,068.88 and 9,639.84 is: 13,304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.80 : 23,068.88 = 9,639.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.80/23,068.88 = 9,639.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.80x = 23,068.88 × 9,639.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.80x = 222,380,312.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,380,312.18/16,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,304.40

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