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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,793.73, 23,168.84 and 9,717.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,793.73, 23,168.84 and 9,717.57 is: 13,406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,793.73 : 23,168.84 = 9,717.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,793.73/23,168.84 = 9,717.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,793.73x = 23,168.84 × 9,717.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,793.73x = 225,144,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,144,775.93/16,793.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,406.48

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