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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.26, 23,010.81 and 9,601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.26, 23,010.81 and 9,601.70 is: 13,250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.26 : 23,010.81 = 9,601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.26/23,010.81 = 9,601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.26x = 23,010.81 × 9,601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.26x = 220,942,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,942,894.38/16,674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.54

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