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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,771.93, 23,148.72 and 9,700.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,771.93, 23,148.72 and 9,700.63 is: 13,388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,771.93 : 23,148.72 = 9,700.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,771.93/23,148.72 = 9,700.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,771.93x = 23,148.72 × 9,700.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,771.93x = 224,557,109.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,557,109.82/16,771.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.87

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