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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.74, 23,030.50 and 9,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.74, 23,030.50 and 9,607.80 is: 13,263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.74 : 23,030.50 = 9,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.74/23,030.50 = 9,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.74x = 23,030.50 × 9,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.74x = 221,272,437.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,272,437.90/16,682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.55

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