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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,719.80, 23,075.78 and 9,644.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,719.80, 23,075.78 and 9,644.84 is: 13,311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,719.80 : 23,075.78 = 9,644.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,719.80/23,075.78 = 9,644.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,719.80x = 23,075.78 × 9,644.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,719.80x = 222,562,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,562,205.98/16,719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,311.30

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