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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.69, 23,008.40 and 9,601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.69, 23,008.40 and 9,601.22 is: 13,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.69 : 23,008.40 = 9,601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.69/23,008.40 = 9,601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.69x = 23,008.40 × 9,601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.69x = 220,908,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,908,710.25/16,670.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.32

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