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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.66, 23,013.06 and 9,600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.66, 23,013.06 and 9,600.96 is: 13,250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.66 : 23,013.06 = 9,600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.66/23,013.06 = 9,600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.66x = 23,013.06 × 9,600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.66x = 220,947,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,947,468.54/16,674.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.49

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