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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.30, 23,009.95 and 9,599.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.30, 23,009.95 and 9,599.02 is: 13,247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.30 : 23,009.95 = 9,599.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.30/23,009.95 = 9,599.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.30x = 23,009.95 × 9,599.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.30x = 220,872,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,872,970.25/16,672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,247.90

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