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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.73, 23,011.73 and 9,601.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.73, 23,011.73 and 9,601.53 is: 13,251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.73 : 23,011.73 = 9,601.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.73/23,011.73 = 9,601.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.73x = 23,011.73 × 9,601.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.73x = 220,947,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,947,815.95/16,673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.25

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