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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,736.76, 23,098.92 and 9,663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,736.76, 23,098.92 and 9,663.24 is: 13,336.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,736.76 : 23,098.92 = 9,663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,736.76/23,098.92 = 9,663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,736.76x = 23,098.92 × 9,663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,736.76x = 223,210,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,210,407.70/16,736.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.54

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