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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,757.44, 23,118.64 and 9,682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,757.44, 23,118.64 and 9,682.56 is: 13,358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,757.44 : 23,118.64 = 9,682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,757.44/23,118.64 = 9,682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,757.44x = 23,118.64 × 9,682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,757.44x = 223,847,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,847,618.92/16,757.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,358.10

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