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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,683.63, 23,029.17 and 9,612.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,683.63, 23,029.17 and 9,612.87 is: 13,269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,683.63 : 23,029.17 = 9,612.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,683.63/23,029.17 = 9,612.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,683.63x = 23,029.17 × 9,612.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,683.63x = 221,376,417.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,376,417.42/16,683.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.08

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