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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,743.46, 23,105.76 and 9,669.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,743.46, 23,105.76 and 9,669.72 is: 13,344.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,743.46 : 23,105.76 = 9,669.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,743.46/23,105.76 = 9,669.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,743.46x = 23,105.76 × 9,669.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,743.46x = 223,426,229.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,426,229.59/16,743.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.09

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