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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.20, 23,090.62 and 9,659.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.20, 23,090.62 and 9,659.25 is: 13,328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.20 : 23,090.62 = 9,659.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.20/23,090.62 = 9,659.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.20x = 23,090.62 × 9,659.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.20x = 223,038,065.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,038,065.20/16,734.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,328.28

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