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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.48, 23,118.09 and 9,682.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.48, 23,118.09 and 9,682.18 is: 13,360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.48 : 23,118.09 = 9,682.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.48/23,118.09 = 9,682.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.48x = 23,118.09 × 9,682.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.48x = 223,833,508.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,833,508.64/16,753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,360.42

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