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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.06, 23,141.88 and 9,695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.06, 23,141.88 and 9,695.76 is: 13,382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.06 : 23,141.88 = 9,695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.06/23,141.88 = 9,695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.06x = 23,141.88 × 9,695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.06x = 224,378,114.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,378,114.43/16,767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,382.08

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