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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.64, 23,102.10 and 9,663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.64, 23,102.10 and 9,663.04 is: 13,337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.64 : 23,102.10 = 9,663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.64/23,102.10 = 9,663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.64x = 23,102.10 × 9,663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.64x = 223,236,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,236,516.38/16,737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,337.40

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