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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,748.37, 23,112.95 and 9,677.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,748.37, 23,112.95 and 9,677.07 is: 13,354.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,748.37 : 23,112.95 = 9,677.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,748.37/23,112.95 = 9,677.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,748.37x = 23,112.95 × 9,677.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,748.37x = 223,665,586.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,665,586.67/16,748.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,354.47

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