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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.94, 23,011.16 and 9,604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.94, 23,011.16 and 9,604.86 is: 13,250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.94 : 23,011.16 = 9,604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.94/23,011.16 = 9,604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.94x = 23,011.16 × 9,604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.94x = 221,018,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,018,970.24/16,679.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.59

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