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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.92, 23,131.52 and 9,690.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.92, 23,131.52 and 9,690.44 is: 13,374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.92 : 23,131.52 = 9,690.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.92/23,131.52 = 9,690.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.92x = 23,131.52 × 9,690.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.92x = 224,154,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,154,606.67/16,759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,374.44

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