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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,763.14, 23,137.29 and 9,688.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,763.14, 23,137.29 and 9,688.54 is: 13,372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,763.14 : 23,137.29 = 9,688.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,763.14/23,137.29 = 9,688.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,763.14x = 23,137.29 × 9,688.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,763.14x = 224,166,559.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,166,559.66/16,763.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,372.59

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