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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,681.43, 23,028.69 and 9,606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,681.43, 23,028.69 and 9,606.48 is: 13,261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,681.43 : 23,028.69 = 9,606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,681.43/23,028.69 = 9,606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,681.43x = 23,028.69 × 9,606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,681.43x = 221,224,649.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,224,649.91/16,681.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.74

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