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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,683.42, 23,022.26 and 9,513.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,683.42, 23,022.26 and 9,513.56 is: 13,128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,683.42 : 23,022.26 = 9,513.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,683.42/23,022.26 = 9,513.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,683.42x = 23,022.26 × 9,513.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,683.42x = 219,023,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,023,489.17/16,683.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,128.21

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