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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.53, 23,090.40 and 9,463.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.53, 23,090.40 and 9,463.86 is: 13,059.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.53 : 23,090.40 = 9,463.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.53/23,090.40 = 9,463.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.53x = 23,090.40 × 9,463.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.53x = 218,524,312.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,524,312.94/16,732.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.85

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