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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,739.46, 23,101.38 and 9,668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,739.46, 23,101.38 and 9,668.16 is: 13,342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,739.46 : 23,101.38 = 9,668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,739.46/23,101.38 = 9,668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,739.46x = 23,101.38 × 9,668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,739.46x = 223,347,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,347,838.06/16,739.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,342.60

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