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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.80, 23,098.36 and 9,569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.80, 23,098.36 and 9,569.24 is: 13,205.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.80 : 23,098.36 = 9,569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.80/23,098.36 = 9,569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.80x = 23,098.36 × 9,569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.80x = 221,033,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,033,750.45/16,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,205.66

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