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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.36, 23,003.40 and 9,593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.36, 23,003.40 and 9,593.76 is: 13,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.36 : 23,003.40 = 9,593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.36/23,003.40 = 9,593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.36x = 23,003.40 × 9,593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.36x = 220,689,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,689,098.78/16,667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.80

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