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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.06, 23,082.48 and 9,654.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.06, 23,082.48 and 9,654.90 is: 13,320.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.06 : 23,082.48 = 9,654.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.06/23,082.48 = 9,654.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.06x = 23,082.48 × 9,654.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.06x = 222,859,036.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,859,036.15/16,731.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.08

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