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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.63, 23,014.35 and 9,603.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.63, 23,014.35 and 9,603.42 is: 13,253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.63 : 23,014.35 = 9,603.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.63/23,014.35 = 9,603.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.63x = 23,014.35 × 9,603.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.63x = 221,016,469.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,016,469.08/16,675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.86

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