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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.74, 23,011.02 and 9,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.74, 23,011.02 and 9,601.20 is: 13,248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.74 : 23,011.02 = 9,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.74/23,011.02 = 9,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.74x = 23,011.02 × 9,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.74x = 220,933,405.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,933,405.22/16,675.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,248.79

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