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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.48, 23,193.48 and 9,637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.48, 23,193.48 and 9,637.44 is: 13,299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.48 : 23,193.48 = 9,637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.48/23,193.48 = 9,637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.48x = 23,193.48 × 9,637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.48x = 223,525,771.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,525,771.89/16,806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.98

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