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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.01, 23,017.68 and 9,607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.01, 23,017.68 and 9,607.08 is: 13,255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.01 : 23,017.68 = 9,607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.01/23,017.68 = 9,607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.01x = 23,017.68 × 9,607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.01x = 221,132,693.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,132,693.17/16,682.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.76

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