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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.58, 23,177.10 and 9,625.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.58, 23,177.10 and 9,625.63 is: 13,283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.58 : 23,177.10 = 9,625.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.58/23,177.10 = 9,625.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.58x = 23,177.10 × 9,625.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.58x = 223,094,189.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,094,189.07/16,794.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.70

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