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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.58, 23,005.74 and 9,597.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.58, 23,005.74 and 9,597.46 is: 13,244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.58 : 23,005.74 = 9,597.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.58/23,005.74 = 9,597.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.58x = 23,005.74 × 9,597.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.58x = 220,796,669.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,796,669.42/16,670.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.69

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