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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.83, 23,129.42 and 9,594.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.83, 23,129.42 and 9,594.94 is: 13,239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.83 : 23,129.42 = 9,594.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.83/23,129.42 = 9,594.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.83x = 23,129.42 × 9,594.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.83x = 221,925,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,925,363.30/16,762.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.13

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