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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,756.44, 23,117.26 and 9,681.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,756.44, 23,117.26 and 9,681.56 is: 13,356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,756.44 : 23,117.26 = 9,681.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,756.44/23,117.26 = 9,681.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,756.44x = 23,117.26 × 9,681.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,756.44x = 223,811,139.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,811,139.73/16,756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,356.72

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