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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.76, 22,706.53 and 9,736.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.76, 22,706.53 and 9,736.93 is: 13,437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.76 : 22,706.53 = 9,736.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.76/22,706.53 = 9,736.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.76x = 22,706.53 × 9,736.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.76x = 221,091,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,091,961.06/16,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,437.17

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