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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.89, 23,102.23 and 9,667.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.89, 23,102.23 and 9,667.16 is: 13,340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.89 : 23,102.23 = 9,667.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.89/23,102.23 = 9,667.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.89x = 23,102.23 × 9,667.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.89x = 223,332,789.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,332,789.92/16,740.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,340.56

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