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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.07, 23,187.14 and 9,632.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.07, 23,187.14 and 9,632.90 is: 13,292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.07 : 23,187.14 = 9,632.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.07/23,187.14 = 9,632.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.07x = 23,187.14 × 9,632.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.07x = 223,359,400.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,359,400.91/16,803.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.77

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