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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.95, 23,098.17 and 9,664.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.95, 23,098.17 and 9,664.22 is: 13,336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.95 : 23,098.17 = 9,664.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.95/23,098.17 = 9,664.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.95x = 23,098.17 × 9,664.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.95x = 223,225,680.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,225,680.99/16,737.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.50

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