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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,746.93, 23,110.92 and 9,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,746.93, 23,110.92 and 9,673.20 is: 13,349.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,746.93 : 23,110.92 = 9,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,746.93/23,110.92 = 9,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,746.93x = 23,110.92 × 9,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,746.93x = 223,556,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,556,551.34/16,746.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,349.11

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