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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,758.46, 23,124.96 and 9,687.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,758.46, 23,124.96 and 9,687.16 is: 13,367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,758.46 : 23,124.96 = 9,687.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,758.46/23,124.96 = 9,687.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,758.46x = 23,124.96 × 9,687.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,758.46x = 224,015,187.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,015,187.51/16,758.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,367.29

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