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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.88, 23,103.66 and 9,670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.88, 23,103.66 and 9,670.52 is: 13,345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.88 : 23,103.66 = 9,670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.88/23,103.66 = 9,670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.88x = 23,103.66 × 9,670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.88x = 223,424,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,424,406.10/16,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,345.24

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