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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.84, 23,006.60 and 9,598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.84, 23,006.60 and 9,598.28 is: 13,246.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.84 : 23,006.60 = 9,598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.84/23,006.60 = 9,598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.84x = 23,006.60 × 9,598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.84x = 220,823,788.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,823,788.65/16,670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,246.11

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