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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.40, 23,014.17 and 9,608.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.40, 23,014.17 and 9,608.10 is: 13,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.40 : 23,014.17 = 9,608.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.40/23,014.17 = 9,608.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.40x = 23,014.17 × 9,608.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.40x = 221,122,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,122,446.78/16,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.22

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