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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.51, 23,005.70 and 9,500.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.51, 23,005.70 and 9,500.28 is: 13,110.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.51 : 23,005.70 = 9,500.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.51/23,005.70 = 9,500.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.51x = 23,005.70 × 9,500.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.51x = 218,560,546.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,560,546.89/16,670.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,110.61

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