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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.62, 23,023.66 and 9,608.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.62, 23,023.66 and 9,608.86 is: 13,263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.62 : 23,023.66 = 9,608.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.62/23,023.66 = 9,608.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.62x = 23,023.66 × 9,608.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.62x = 221,231,125.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,231,125.63/16,679.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.56

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