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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,719.31, 23,073.36 and 9,550.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,719.31, 23,073.36 and 9,550.41 is: 13,179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,719.31 : 23,073.36 = 9,550.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,719.31/23,073.36 = 9,550.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,719.31x = 23,073.36 × 9,550.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,719.31x = 220,359,925.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,359,925.74/16,719.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,179.96

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