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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.93, 23,004.27 and 9,599.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.93, 23,004.27 and 9,599.85 is: 13,243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.93 : 23,004.27 = 9,599.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.93/23,004.27 = 9,599.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.93x = 23,004.27 × 9,599.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.93x = 220,837,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,837,541.36/16,674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,243.69

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