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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.14, 23,101.08 and 9,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.14, 23,101.08 and 9,669.84 is: 13,343.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.14 : 23,101.08 = 9,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.14/23,101.08 = 9,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.14x = 23,101.08 × 9,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.14x = 223,383,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,383,747.43/16,741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.40

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