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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,793.10, 23,177.43 and 9,623.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,793.10, 23,177.43 and 9,623.34 is: 13,281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,793.10 : 23,177.43 = 9,623.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,793.10/23,177.43 = 9,623.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,793.10x = 23,177.43 × 9,623.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,793.10x = 223,044,289.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,044,289.22/16,793.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,281.90

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