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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.54, 23,011.50 and 9,600.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.54, 23,011.50 and 9,600.46 is: 13,248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.54 : 23,011.50 = 9,600.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.54/23,011.50 = 9,600.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.54x = 23,011.50 × 9,600.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.54x = 220,920,985.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,920,985.29/16,675.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,248.21

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