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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.51, 23,083.83 and 9,653.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.51, 23,083.83 and 9,653.78 is: 13,322.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.51 : 23,083.83 = 9,653.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.51/23,083.83 = 9,653.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.51x = 23,083.83 × 9,653.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.51x = 222,846,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,846,168.11/16,727.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.14

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