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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.94, 23,015.30 and 9,607.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.94, 23,015.30 and 9,607.86 is: 13,254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.94 : 23,015.30 = 9,607.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.94/23,015.30 = 9,607.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.94x = 23,015.30 × 9,607.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.94x = 221,127,780.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,127,780.26/16,682.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,254.72

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