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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.02, 23,017.32 and 9,604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.02, 23,017.32 and 9,604.26 is: 13,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.02 : 23,017.32 = 9,604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.02/23,017.32 = 9,604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.02x = 23,017.32 × 9,604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.02x = 221,064,325.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,064,325.78/16,675.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.22

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