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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.58, 23,372.70 and 9,863.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.58, 23,372.70 and 9,863.66 is: 13,611.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.58 : 23,372.70 = 9,863.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.58/23,372.70 = 9,863.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.58x = 23,372.70 × 9,863.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.58x = 230,540,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,540,366.08/16,936.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.98

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