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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,772.93, 23,150.10 and 9,701.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,772.93, 23,150.10 and 9,701.63 is: 13,390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,772.93 : 23,150.10 = 9,701.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,772.93/23,150.10 = 9,701.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,772.93x = 23,150.10 × 9,701.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,772.93x = 224,593,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,593,704.66/16,772.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.25

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