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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,752.30, 23,112.99 and 9,676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,752.30, 23,112.99 and 9,676.14 is: 13,350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,752.30 : 23,112.99 = 9,676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,752.30/23,112.99 = 9,676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,752.30x = 23,112.99 × 9,676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,752.30x = 223,644,527.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,644,527.06/16,752.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.08

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