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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.44, 23,197.04 and 9,640.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.44, 23,197.04 and 9,640.36 is: 13,299.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.44 : 23,197.04 = 9,640.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.44/23,197.04 = 9,640.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.44x = 23,197.04 × 9,640.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.44x = 223,627,816.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,627,816.53/16,814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.75

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