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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.74, 23,086.26 and 9,658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.74, 23,086.26 and 9,658.44 is: 13,328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.74 : 23,086.26 = 9,658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.74/23,086.26 = 9,658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.74x = 23,086.26 × 9,658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.74x = 222,977,257.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,977,257.03/16,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,328.20

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