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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.07, 23,061.63 and 9,542.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.07, 23,061.63 and 9,542.82 is: 13,168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.07 : 23,061.63 = 9,542.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.07/23,061.63 = 9,542.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.07x = 23,061.63 × 9,542.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.07x = 220,072,984.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,072,984.00/16,712.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,168.51

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