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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.54, 23,119.87 and 9,682.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.54, 23,119.87 and 9,682.62 is: 13,360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.54 : 23,119.87 = 9,682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.54/23,119.87 = 9,682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.54x = 23,119.87 × 9,682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.54x = 223,860,915.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,860,915.66/16,755.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,360.41

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