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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.26, 23,009.70 and 9,598.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.26, 23,009.70 and 9,598.52 is: 13,247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.26 : 23,009.70 = 9,598.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.26/23,009.70 = 9,598.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.26x = 23,009.70 × 9,598.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.26x = 220,859,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,859,065.64/16,672.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,247.10

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