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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.46, 23,083.94 and 9,653.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.46, 23,083.94 and 9,653.88 is: 13,322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.46 : 23,083.94 = 9,653.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.46/23,083.94 = 9,653.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.46x = 23,083.94 × 9,653.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.46x = 222,849,643.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,849,643.08/16,727.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.38

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