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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.47, 23,013.50 and 9,966.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.47, 23,013.50 and 9,966.02 is: 13,753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.47 : 23,013.50 = 9,966.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.47/23,013.50 = 9,966.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.47x = 23,013.50 × 9,966.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.47x = 229,353,008.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,353,008.97/16,676.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.09

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