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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.61, 23,095.80 and 9,659.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.61, 23,095.80 and 9,659.07 is: 13,331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.61 : 23,095.80 = 9,659.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.61/23,095.80 = 9,659.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.61x = 23,095.80 × 9,659.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.61x = 223,083,948.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,083,948.91/16,733.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.49

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