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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.46, 23,103 and 9,667.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.46, 23,103 and 9,667.72 is: 13,341.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.46 : 23,103 = 9,667.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.46/23,103 = 9,667.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.46x = 23,103 × 9,667.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.46x = 223,353,335.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,353,335.16/16,741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.33

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