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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,739.44, 23,093.84 and 9,664.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,739.44, 23,093.84 and 9,664.50 is: 13,333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,739.44 : 23,093.84 = 9,664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,739.44/23,093.84 = 9,664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,739.44x = 23,093.84 × 9,664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,739.44x = 223,190,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,190,416.68/16,739.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,333.21

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