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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.79, 23,119.32 and 9,583.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.79, 23,119.32 and 9,583.84 is: 13,225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.79 : 23,119.32 = 9,583.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.79/23,119.32 = 9,583.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.79x = 23,119.32 × 9,583.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.79x = 221,571,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,571,993.65/16,753.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,225.19

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