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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.25, 23,006.94 and 9,596.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.25, 23,006.94 and 9,596.52 is: 13,244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.25 : 23,006.94 = 9,596.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.25/23,006.94 = 9,596.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.25x = 23,006.94 × 9,596.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.25x = 220,786,559.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,786,559.85/16,670.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.35

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