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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.88, 23,102.28 and 9,669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.88, 23,102.28 and 9,669.52 is: 13,343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.88 : 23,102.28 = 9,669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.88/23,102.28 = 9,669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.88x = 23,102.28 × 9,669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.88x = 223,387,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,387,958.51/16,740.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.86

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