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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,739.52, 23,098.87 and 9,668.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,739.52, 23,098.87 and 9,668.22 is: 13,341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,739.52 : 23,098.87 = 9,668.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,739.52/23,098.87 = 9,668.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,739.52x = 23,098.87 × 9,668.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,739.52x = 223,324,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,324,956.91/16,739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.18

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