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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.07, 23,101.87 and 9,669.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.07, 23,101.87 and 9,669.77 is: 13,343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.07 : 23,101.87 = 9,669.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.07/23,101.87 = 9,669.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.07x = 23,101.87 × 9,669.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.07x = 223,389,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,389,769.47/16,741.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.82

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