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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,724.37, 23,080.34 and 9,555.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,724.37, 23,080.34 and 9,555.47 is: 13,186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,724.37 : 23,080.34 = 9,555.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,724.37/23,080.34 = 9,555.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,724.37x = 23,080.34 × 9,555.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,724.37x = 220,543,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,543,491.50/16,724.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.95

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