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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.76, 23,011.50 and 9,602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.76, 23,011.50 and 9,602.20 is: 13,251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.76 : 23,011.50 = 9,602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.76/23,011.50 = 9,602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.76x = 23,011.50 × 9,602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.76x = 220,961,025.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,961,025.30/16,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.23

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