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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.80, 23,103.66 and 9,670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.80, 23,103.66 and 9,670.44 is: 13,345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.80 : 23,103.66 = 9,670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.80/23,103.66 = 9,670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.80x = 23,103.66 × 9,670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.80x = 223,422,557.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,422,557.81/16,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,345.19

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