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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.87, 23,138.33 and 9,595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.87, 23,138.33 and 9,595.08 is: 13,242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.87 : 23,138.33 = 9,595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.87/23,138.33 = 9,595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.87x = 23,138.33 × 9,595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.87x = 222,014,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,014,127.42/16,764.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.82

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