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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,784.58, 23,157.18 and 9,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,784.58, 23,157.18 and 9,706 is: 13,391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,784.58 : 23,157.18 = 9,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,784.58/23,157.18 = 9,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,784.58x = 23,157.18 × 9,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,784.58x = 224,763,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,763,589.08/16,784.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,391.08

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