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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,763.01, 23,130.36 and 9,688.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,763.01, 23,130.36 and 9,688.06 is: 13,368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,763.01 : 23,130.36 = 9,688.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,763.01/23,130.36 = 9,688.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,763.01x = 23,130.36 × 9,688.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,763.01x = 224,088,315.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,088,315.50/16,763.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,368.02

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