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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.61, 23,137.05 and 9,596.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.61, 23,137.05 and 9,596.54 is: 13,245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.61 : 23,137.05 = 9,596.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.61/23,137.05 = 9,596.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.61x = 23,137.05 × 9,596.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.61x = 222,035,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,035,510.12/16,762.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.88

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