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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.10, 23,021.30 and 9,608.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.10, 23,021.30 and 9,608.54 is: 13,259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.10 : 23,021.30 = 9,608.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.10/23,021.30 = 9,608.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.10x = 23,021.30 × 9,608.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.10x = 221,201,081.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,201,081.90/16,682.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.79

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