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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.68, 23,010.48 and 9,602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.68, 23,010.48 and 9,602.40 is: 13,250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.68 : 23,010.48 = 9,602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.68/23,010.48 = 9,602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.68x = 23,010.48 × 9,602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.68x = 220,955,833.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,955,833.15/16,675.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.18

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