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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,749.09, 23,113.77 and 9,675.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,749.09, 23,113.77 and 9,675.54 is: 13,352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,749.09 : 23,113.77 = 9,675.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,749.09/23,113.77 = 9,675.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,749.09x = 23,113.77 × 9,675.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,749.09x = 223,638,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,638,206.19/16,749.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,352.26

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