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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.39, 23,137.64 and 9,694.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.39, 23,137.64 and 9,694.27 is: 13,377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.39 : 23,137.64 = 9,694.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.39/23,137.64 = 9,694.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.39x = 23,137.64 × 9,694.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.39x = 224,302,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,302,495.71/16,767.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.31

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