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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,728.03, 23,082.99 and 9,656.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,728.03, 23,082.99 and 9,656.73 is: 13,325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,728.03 : 23,082.99 = 9,656.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,728.03/23,082.99 = 9,656.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,728.03x = 23,082.99 × 9,656.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,728.03x = 222,906,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,906,202.02/16,728.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.31

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