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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.34, 23,011.92 and 9,603.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.34, 23,011.92 and 9,603.09 is: 13,252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.34 : 23,011.92 = 9,603.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.34/23,011.92 = 9,603.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.34x = 23,011.92 × 9,603.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.34x = 220,985,538.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,985,538.83/16,675.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,252.24

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