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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.80, 23,009.58 and 9,596.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.80, 23,009.58 and 9,596.85 is: 13,245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.80 : 23,009.58 = 9,596.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.80/23,009.58 = 9,596.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.80x = 23,009.58 × 9,596.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.80x = 220,819,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,819,487.82/16,671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.09

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