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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.76, 23,093.16 and 9,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.76, 23,093.16 and 9,663.44 is: 13,335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.76 : 23,093.16 = 9,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.76/23,093.16 = 9,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.76x = 23,093.16 × 9,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.76x = 223,159,366.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,159,366.07/16,734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.08

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