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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.68, 23,080.45 and 9,555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.68, 23,080.45 and 9,555.30 is: 13,184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.68 : 23,080.45 = 9,555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.68/23,080.45 = 9,555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.68x = 23,080.45 × 9,555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.68x = 220,540,630.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,540,630.87/16,727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.18

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