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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.04, 23,192.94 and 9,637.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.04, 23,192.94 and 9,637.07 is: 13,299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.04 : 23,192.94 = 9,637.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.04/23,192.94 = 9,637.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.04x = 23,192.94 × 9,637.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.04x = 223,511,986.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,511,986.29/16,806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.50

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