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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.48, 23,136.38 and 9,693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.48, 23,136.38 and 9,693 is: 13,378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.48 : 23,136.38 = 9,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.48/23,136.38 = 9,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.48x = 23,136.38 × 9,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.48x = 224,260,931.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,260,931.34/16,762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,378.74

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