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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.35, 23,012.59 and 9,602.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.35, 23,012.59 and 9,602.15 is: 13,252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.35 : 23,012.59 = 9,602.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.35/23,012.59 = 9,602.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.35x = 23,012.59 × 9,602.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.35x = 220,970,341.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,970,341.07/16,674.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,252.11

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