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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,793.56, 23,177.70 and 9,623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,793.56, 23,177.70 and 9,623.68 is: 13,282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,793.56 : 23,177.70 = 9,623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,793.56/23,177.70 = 9,623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,793.56x = 23,177.70 × 9,623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,793.56x = 223,054,767.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,054,767.94/16,793.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.16

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