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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.04, 23,005.29 and 9,595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.04, 23,005.29 and 9,595.96 is: 13,242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.04 : 23,005.29 = 9,595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.04/23,005.29 = 9,595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.04x = 23,005.29 × 9,595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.04x = 220,757,842.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,757,842.63/16,671.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.00

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