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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.44, 23,096.60 and 9,666.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.44, 23,096.60 and 9,666.48 is: 13,335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.44 : 23,096.60 = 9,666.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.44/23,096.60 = 9,666.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.44x = 23,096.60 × 9,666.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.44x = 223,262,821.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,262,821.97/16,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.94

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