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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.77, 23,086.58 and 9,558.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.77, 23,086.58 and 9,558.54 is: 13,187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.77 : 23,086.58 = 9,558.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.77/23,086.58 = 9,558.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.77x = 23,086.58 × 9,558.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.77x = 220,673,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,673,950.60/16,733.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,187.34

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