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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,758.38, 23,127.13 and 9,589.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,758.38, 23,127.13 and 9,589.48 is: 13,233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,758.38 : 23,127.13 = 9,589.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,758.38/23,127.13 = 9,589.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,758.38x = 23,127.13 × 9,589.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,758.38x = 221,777,150.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,777,150.59/16,758.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.81

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