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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.14, 23,006.46 and 9,957.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.14, 23,006.46 and 9,957.36 is: 13,741.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.14 : 23,006.46 = 9,957.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.14/23,006.46 = 9,957.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.14x = 23,006.46 × 9,957.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.14x = 229,083,604.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,083,604.55/16,671.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.33

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