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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,750.17, 23,114.38 and 9,676.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,750.17, 23,114.38 and 9,676.17 is: 13,352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,750.17 : 23,114.38 = 9,676.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,750.17/23,114.38 = 9,676.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,750.17x = 23,114.38 × 9,676.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,750.17x = 223,658,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,658,670.32/16,750.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,352.62

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