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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.54, 23,193.62 and 9,637.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.54, 23,193.62 and 9,637.56 is: 13,300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.54 : 23,193.62 = 9,637.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.54/23,193.62 = 9,637.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.54x = 23,193.62 × 9,637.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.54x = 223,529,904.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,529,904.37/16,806.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.17

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