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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.21, 23,102.67 and 9,667.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.21, 23,102.67 and 9,667.48 is: 13,341.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.21 : 23,102.67 = 9,667.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.21/23,102.67 = 9,667.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.21x = 23,102.67 × 9,667.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.21x = 223,344,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,344,600.17/16,741.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.01

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