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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.05, 23,118.59 and 9,676.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.05, 23,118.59 and 9,676.10 is: 13,354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.05 : 23,118.59 = 9,676.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.05/23,118.59 = 9,676.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.05x = 23,118.59 × 9,676.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.05x = 223,697,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,697,788.70/16,751.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,354.25

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