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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,757.23, 23,122.40 and 9,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,757.23, 23,122.40 and 9,682.28 is: 13,360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,757.23 : 23,122.40 = 9,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,757.23/23,122.40 = 9,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,757.23x = 23,122.40 × 9,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,757.23x = 223,877,633.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,877,633.08/16,757.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,360.06

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