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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.44, 23,014.44 and 9,601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.44, 23,014.44 and 9,601.80 is: 13,251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.44 : 23,014.44 = 9,601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.44/23,014.44 = 9,601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.44x = 23,014.44 × 9,601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.44x = 220,980,049.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,980,049.99/16,675.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.83

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