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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.02, 23,020.44 and 9,609.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.02, 23,020.44 and 9,609.08 is: 13,258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.02 : 23,020.44 = 9,609.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.02/23,020.44 = 9,609.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.02x = 23,020.44 × 9,609.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.02x = 221,205,249.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,205,249.60/16,684.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.51

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