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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,739.33, 23,099.28 and 9,570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,739.33, 23,099.28 and 9,570.02 is: 13,206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,739.33 : 23,099.28 = 9,570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,739.33/23,099.28 = 9,570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,739.33x = 23,099.28 × 9,570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,739.33x = 221,060,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,060,571.59/16,739.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,206.06

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