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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.26, 23,102.74 and 9,667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.26, 23,102.74 and 9,667.52 is: 13,341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.26 : 23,102.74 = 9,667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.26/23,102.74 = 9,667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.26x = 23,102.74 × 9,667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.26x = 223,346,201.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,346,201.00/16,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.06

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