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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.26, 23,083.58 and 9,653.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.26, 23,083.58 and 9,653.68 is: 13,322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.26 : 23,083.58 = 9,653.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.26/23,083.58 = 9,653.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.26x = 23,083.58 × 9,653.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.26x = 222,841,547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,841,547.56/16,727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.06

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