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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.57, 23,079.97 and 9,653.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.57, 23,079.97 and 9,653.97 is: 13,320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.57 : 23,079.97 = 9,653.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.57/23,079.97 = 9,653.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.57x = 23,079.97 × 9,653.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.57x = 222,813,337.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,813,337.98/16,727.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.13

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