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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.38, 23,090.50 and 9,658.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.38, 23,090.50 and 9,658.65 is: 13,328.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.38 : 23,090.50 = 9,658.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.38/23,090.50 = 9,658.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.38x = 23,090.50 × 9,658.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.38x = 223,023,057.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,023,057.83/16,732.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,328.83

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