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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.64, 23,089.80 and 9,658.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.64, 23,089.80 and 9,658.74 is: 13,327.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.64 : 23,089.80 = 9,658.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.64/23,089.80 = 9,658.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.64x = 23,089.80 × 9,658.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.64x = 223,018,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,018,374.85/16,733.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.55

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