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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.76, 23,124.03 and 9,953.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.76, 23,124.03 and 9,953.24 is: 13,732.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.76 : 23,124.03 = 9,953.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.76/23,124.03 = 9,953.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.76x = 23,124.03 × 9,953.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.76x = 230,158,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,158,904.74/16,760.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.01

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