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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,677.26, 23,017.46 and 9,607.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,677.26, 23,017.46 and 9,607.79 is: 13,260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,677.26 : 23,017.46 = 9,607.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,677.26/23,017.46 = 9,607.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,677.26x = 23,017.46 × 9,607.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,677.26x = 221,146,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,146,758.89/16,677.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.38

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