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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,815.58, 23,205.02 and 9,646.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,815.58, 23,205.02 and 9,646.68 is: 13,312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,815.58 : 23,205.02 = 9,646.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,815.58/23,205.02 = 9,646.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,815.58x = 23,205.02 × 9,646.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,815.58x = 223,851,441.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,851,441.12/16,815.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.15

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