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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,761.53, 23,131.63 and 9,593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,761.53, 23,131.63 and 9,593.64 is: 13,239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,761.53 : 23,131.63 = 9,593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,761.53/23,131.63 = 9,593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,761.53x = 23,131.63 × 9,593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,761.53x = 221,916,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,916,488.86/16,761.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.63

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