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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.14, 23,081.87 and 9,652.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.14, 23,081.87 and 9,652.41 is: 13,320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.14 : 23,081.87 = 9,652.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.14/23,081.87 = 9,652.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.14x = 23,081.87 × 9,652.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.14x = 222,795,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,795,624.54/16,726.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.21

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