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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.44, 23,091.08 and 9,662.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.44, 23,091.08 and 9,662.49 is: 13,330.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.44 : 23,091.08 = 9,662.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.44/23,091.08 = 9,662.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.44x = 23,091.08 × 9,662.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.44x = 223,117,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,117,281.28/16,737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.43

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