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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,678.17, 23,015.88 and 9,604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,678.17, 23,015.88 and 9,604.44 is: 13,254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,678.17 : 23,015.88 = 9,604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,678.17/23,015.88 = 9,604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,678.17x = 23,015.88 × 9,604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,678.17x = 221,054,638.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,054,638.51/16,678.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,254.13

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