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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.62, 23,099.58 and 9,666.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.62, 23,099.58 and 9,666.72 is: 13,337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.62 : 23,099.58 = 9,666.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.62/23,099.58 = 9,666.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.62x = 23,099.58 × 9,666.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.62x = 223,297,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,297,171.98/16,741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,337.85

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