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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.34, 23,001.30 and 9,951.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.34, 23,001.30 and 9,951.72 is: 13,733.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.34 : 23,001.30 = 9,951.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.34/23,001.30 = 9,951.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.34x = 23,001.30 × 9,951.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.34x = 228,902,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,902,497.24/16,667.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.59

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