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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.78, 23,137.44 and 9,597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.78, 23,137.44 and 9,597.36 is: 13,245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.78 : 23,137.44 = 9,597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.78/23,137.44 = 9,597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.78x = 23,137.44 × 9,597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.78x = 222,058,341.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,058,341.16/16,764.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.53

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