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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,743.38, 23,105.62 and 9,573.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,743.38, 23,105.62 and 9,573.22 is: 13,210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,743.38 : 23,105.62 = 9,573.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,743.38/23,105.62 = 9,573.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,743.38x = 23,105.62 × 9,573.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,743.38x = 221,195,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,195,183.50/16,743.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,210.90

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