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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.58, 23,102.57 and 9,670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.58, 23,102.57 and 9,670.28 is: 13,344.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.58 : 23,102.57 = 9,670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.58/23,102.57 = 9,670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.58x = 23,102.57 × 9,670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.58x = 223,408,156.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,408,156.76/16,741.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.51

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