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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.05, 23,185.50 and 9,631.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.05, 23,185.50 and 9,631.65 is: 13,290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.05 : 23,185.50 = 9,631.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.05/23,185.50 = 9,631.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.05x = 23,185.50 × 9,631.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.05x = 223,314,621.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,314,621.08/16,803.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.12

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