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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.66, 23,065.49 and 9,544.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.66, 23,065.49 and 9,544.75 is: 13,172.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.66 : 23,065.49 = 9,544.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.66/23,065.49 = 9,544.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.66x = 23,065.49 × 9,544.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.66x = 220,154,220.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,154,220.35/16,713.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.11

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