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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.57, 23,093.26 and 9,930.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.57, 23,093.26 and 9,930.63 is: 13,699.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.57 : 23,093.26 = 9,930.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.57/23,093.26 = 9,930.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.57x = 23,093.26 × 9,930.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.57x = 229,330,620.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,330,620.55/16,740.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,699.09

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