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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.81, 23,010.60 and 9,602.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.81, 23,010.60 and 9,602.51 is: 13,251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.81 : 23,010.60 = 9,602.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.81/23,010.60 = 9,602.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.81x = 23,010.60 × 9,602.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.81x = 220,959,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,959,635.28/16,673.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.89

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