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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,683.04, 23,027.52 and 9,614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,683.04, 23,027.52 and 9,614.44 is: 13,270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,683.04 : 23,027.52 = 9,614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,683.04/23,027.52 = 9,614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,683.04x = 23,027.52 × 9,614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,683.04x = 221,396,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,396,709.39/16,683.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.77

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