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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.57, 23,083.68 and 9,653.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.57, 23,083.68 and 9,653.45 is: 13,322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.57 : 23,083.68 = 9,653.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.57/23,083.68 = 9,653.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.57x = 23,083.68 × 9,653.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.57x = 222,837,071.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,837,071.48/16,726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.34

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