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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.92, 23,014.80 and 9,507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.92, 23,014.80 and 9,507.60 is: 13,121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.92 : 23,014.80 = 9,507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.92/23,014.80 = 9,507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.92x = 23,014.80 × 9,507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.92x = 218,815,512.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,815,512.48/16,675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,121.65

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