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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.96, 23,194.26 and 9,735.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.96, 23,194.26 and 9,735.66 is: 13,435.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.96 : 23,194.26 = 9,735.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.96/23,194.26 = 9,735.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.96x = 23,194.26 × 9,735.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.96x = 225,811,429.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,811,429.31/16,806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,435.59

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