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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,738.39, 23,098.11 and 9,664.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,738.39, 23,098.11 and 9,664.39 is: 13,336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,738.39 : 23,098.11 = 9,664.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,738.39/23,098.11 = 9,664.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,738.39x = 23,098.11 × 9,664.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,738.39x = 223,229,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,229,143.30/16,738.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.36

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