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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.14, 23,086.35 and 9,656.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.14, 23,086.35 and 9,656.24 is: 13,324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.14 : 23,086.35 = 9,656.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.14/23,086.35 = 9,656.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.14x = 23,086.35 × 9,656.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.14x = 222,927,336.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,927,336.32/16,731.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,324.10

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