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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.68, 23,090.88 and 9,562.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.68, 23,090.88 and 9,562.65 is: 13,197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.68 : 23,090.88 = 9,562.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.68/23,090.88 = 9,562.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.68x = 23,090.88 × 9,562.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.68x = 220,809,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,809,952.90/16,731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,197.12

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