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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.22, 23,010.66 and 9,958.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.22, 23,010.66 and 9,958.80 is: 13,744.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.22 : 23,010.66 = 9,958.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.22/23,010.66 = 9,958.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.22x = 23,010.66 × 9,958.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.22x = 229,158,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,158,560.81/16,673.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.11

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