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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.02, 23,006.58 and 9,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.02, 23,006.58 and 9,601.26 is: 13,246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.02 : 23,006.58 = 9,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.02/23,006.58 = 9,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.02x = 23,006.58 × 9,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.02x = 220,892,156.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,892,156.29/16,675.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,246.89

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