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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.42, 23,181.02 and 9,630.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.42, 23,181.02 and 9,630.16 is: 13,291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.42 : 23,181.02 = 9,630.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.42/23,181.02 = 9,630.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.42x = 23,181.02 × 9,630.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.42x = 223,236,861.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,236,861.57/16,795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,291.53

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