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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,683.58, 23,021.06 and 9,967.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,683.58, 23,021.06 and 9,967.78 is: 13,754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,683.58 : 23,021.06 = 9,967.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,683.58/23,021.06 = 9,967.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,683.58x = 23,021.06 × 9,967.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,683.58x = 229,468,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,468,810.12/16,683.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,754.17

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