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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.83, 23,064.04 and 9,544.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.83, 23,064.04 and 9,544.57 is: 13,170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.83 : 23,064.04 = 9,544.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.83/23,064.04 = 9,544.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.83x = 23,064.04 × 9,544.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.83x = 220,136,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,136,344.26/16,713.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,170.91

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