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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,738.32, 23,097.60 and 9,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,738.32, 23,097.60 and 9,660 is: 13,330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,738.32 : 23,097.60 = 9,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,738.32/23,097.60 = 9,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,738.32x = 23,097.60 × 9,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,738.32x = 223,122,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,122,816/16,738.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.06

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