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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.61, 23,181.66 and 9,628.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.61, 23,181.66 and 9,628.72 is: 13,288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.61 : 23,181.66 = 9,628.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.61/23,181.66 = 9,628.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.61x = 23,181.66 × 9,628.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.61x = 223,209,655.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,209,655.32/16,797.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,288.18

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