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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.91, 23,177.96 and 9,627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.91, 23,177.96 and 9,627.04 is: 13,285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.91 : 23,177.96 = 9,627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.91/23,177.96 = 9,627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.91x = 23,177.96 × 9,627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.91x = 223,135,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,135,210.23/16,794.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.88

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