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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.06, 23,090.76 and 9,660.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.06, 23,090.76 and 9,660.90 is: 13,328.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.06 : 23,090.76 = 9,660.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.06/23,090.76 = 9,660.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.06x = 23,090.76 × 9,660.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.06x = 223,077,523.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,077,523.28/16,737.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,328.36

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