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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.91, 23,007.53 and 9,601.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.91, 23,007.53 and 9,601.61 is: 13,249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.91 : 23,007.53 = 9,601.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.91/23,007.53 = 9,601.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.91x = 23,007.53 × 9,601.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.91x = 220,909,167.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,909,167.08/16,672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.59

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