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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.87, 23,016.19 and 9,605.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.87, 23,016.19 and 9,605.43 is: 13,253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.87 : 23,016.19 = 9,605.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.87/23,016.19 = 9,605.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.87x = 23,016.19 × 9,605.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.87x = 221,080,401.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,080,401.91/16,680.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.53

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