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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,700.60, 23,046 and 9,626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,700.60, 23,046 and 9,626.60 is: 13,284.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,700.60 : 23,046 = 9,626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,700.60/23,046 = 9,626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,700.60x = 23,046 × 9,626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,700.60x = 221,854,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,854,623.60/16,700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.23

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