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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.73, 23,232.59 and 9,760.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.73, 23,232.59 and 9,760.45 is: 13,470.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.73 : 23,232.59 = 9,760.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.73/23,232.59 = 9,760.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.73x = 23,232.59 × 9,760.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.73x = 226,760,533.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,760,533.07/16,833.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,470.61

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