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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,956.63, 23,397.62 and 9,688.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,956.63, 23,397.62 and 9,688.19 is: 13,368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,956.63 : 23,397.62 = 9,688.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,956.63/23,397.62 = 9,688.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,956.63x = 23,397.62 × 9,688.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,956.63x = 226,680,422.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,680,422.68/16,956.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,368.25

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