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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,678.12, 23,021.59 and 9,607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,678.12, 23,021.59 and 9,607.36 is: 13,261.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,678.12 : 23,021.59 = 9,607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,678.12/23,021.59 = 9,607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,678.12x = 23,021.59 × 9,607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,678.12x = 221,176,702.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,176,702.90/16,678.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.49

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