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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,691.04, 23,032.06 and 9,975.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,691.04, 23,032.06 and 9,975.33 is: 13,765.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,691.04 : 23,032.06 = 9,975.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,691.04/23,032.06 = 9,975.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,691.04x = 23,032.06 × 9,975.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,691.04x = 229,752,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,752,399.08/16,691.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,765.01

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