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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.49, 23,011.07 and 9,599.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.49, 23,011.07 and 9,599.73 is: 13,250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.49 : 23,011.07 = 9,599.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.49/23,011.07 = 9,599.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.49x = 23,011.07 × 9,599.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.49x = 220,900,059.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,900,059.01/16,670.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.96

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