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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,721.46, 23,075.81 and 9,552.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,721.46, 23,075.81 and 9,552.33 is: 13,182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,721.46 : 23,075.81 = 9,552.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,721.46/23,075.81 = 9,552.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,721.46x = 23,075.81 × 9,552.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,721.46x = 220,427,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,427,704.38/16,721.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.32

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