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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.20, 23,007.20 and 9,503.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.20, 23,007.20 and 9,503.97 is: 13,113.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.20 : 23,007.20 = 9,503.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.20/23,007.20 = 9,503.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.20x = 23,007.20 × 9,503.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.20x = 218,659,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,659,738.58/16,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,113.66

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