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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.53, 23,070.95 and 9,548.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.53, 23,070.95 and 9,548.07 is: 13,176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.53 : 23,070.95 = 9,548.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.53/23,070.95 = 9,548.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.53x = 23,070.95 × 9,548.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.53x = 220,282,997.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,282,997.83/16,717.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,176.77

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