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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,724.58, 23,074.95 and 9,554.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,724.58, 23,074.95 and 9,554.25 is: 13,182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,724.58 : 23,074.95 = 9,554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,724.58/23,074.95 = 9,554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,724.58x = 23,074.95 × 9,554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,724.58x = 220,463,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,463,841.04/16,724.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.03

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