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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.73, 23,128.36 and 9,589.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.73, 23,128.36 and 9,589.19 is: 13,232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.73 : 23,128.36 = 9,589.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.73/23,128.36 = 9,589.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.73x = 23,128.36 × 9,589.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.73x = 221,782,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,782,238.43/16,760.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.25

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