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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.33, 23,068.87 and 9,548.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.33, 23,068.87 and 9,548.07 is: 13,175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.33 : 23,068.87 = 9,548.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.33/23,068.87 = 9,548.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.33x = 23,068.87 × 9,548.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.33x = 220,263,185.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,263,185.58/16,717.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.74

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