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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.74, 23,011.41 and 9,599.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.74, 23,011.41 and 9,599.98 is: 13,251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.74 : 23,011.41 = 9,599.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.74/23,011.41 = 9,599.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.74x = 23,011.41 × 9,599.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.74x = 220,909,075.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,909,075.77/16,670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.31

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