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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,738.02, 23,099.30 and 9,568.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,738.02, 23,099.30 and 9,568.30 is: 13,204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,738.02 : 23,099.30 = 9,568.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,738.02/23,099.30 = 9,568.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,738.02x = 23,099.30 × 9,568.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,738.02x = 221,021,032.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,021,032.19/16,738.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,204.73

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