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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.94, 23,077.96 and 9,652.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.94, 23,077.96 and 9,652.99 is: 13,317.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.94 : 23,077.96 = 9,652.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.94/23,077.96 = 9,652.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.94x = 23,077.96 × 9,652.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.94x = 222,771,341.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,771,341.23/16,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,317.32

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