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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,683.64, 23,020.92 and 9,608.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,683.64, 23,020.92 and 9,608.82 is: 13,258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,683.64 : 23,020.92 = 9,608.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,683.64/23,020.92 = 9,608.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,683.64x = 23,020.92 × 9,608.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,683.64x = 221,203,876.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,203,876.51/16,683.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.73

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