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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.39, 23,092.59 and 9,660.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.39, 23,092.59 and 9,660.39 is: 13,330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.39 : 23,092.59 = 9,660.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.39/23,092.59 = 9,660.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.39x = 23,092.59 × 9,660.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.39x = 223,083,425.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,083,425.51/16,734.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.84

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