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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.70, 23,012.54 and 9,604.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.70, 23,012.54 and 9,604.22 is: 13,255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.70 : 23,012.54 = 9,604.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.70/23,012.54 = 9,604.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.70x = 23,012.54 × 9,604.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.70x = 221,017,496.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,017,496.92/16,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.46

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