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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,738.80, 23,099.52 and 9,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,738.80, 23,099.52 and 9,667.44 is: 13,341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,738.80 : 23,099.52 = 9,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,738.80/23,099.52 = 9,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,738.80x = 23,099.52 × 9,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,738.80x = 223,313,223.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,313,223.63/16,738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.05

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