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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.04, 23,119.18 and 9,682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.04, 23,119.18 and 9,682.12 is: 13,359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.04 : 23,119.18 = 9,682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.04/23,119.18 = 9,682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.04x = 23,119.18 × 9,682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.04x = 223,842,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,842,675.06/16,755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,359.72

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