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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,757.67, 23,124.68 and 9,587.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,757.67, 23,124.68 and 9,587.73 is: 13,230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,757.67 : 23,124.68 = 9,587.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,757.67/23,124.68 = 9,587.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,757.67x = 23,124.68 × 9,587.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,757.67x = 221,713,188.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,713,188.18/16,757.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.55

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