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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.32, 23,002.71 and 9,595.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.32, 23,002.71 and 9,595.39 is: 13,240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.32 : 23,002.71 = 9,595.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.32/23,002.71 = 9,595.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.32x = 23,002.71 × 9,595.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.32x = 220,719,973.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,719,973.51/16,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.30

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