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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.63, 23,097.92 and 9,285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.63, 23,097.92 and 9,285.63 is: 12,814.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.63 : 23,097.92 = 9,285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.63/23,097.92 = 9,285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.63x = 23,097.92 × 9,285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.63x = 214,478,738.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,478,738.89/16,737.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,814.16

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