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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.18, 23,107.26 and 9,670.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.18, 23,107.26 and 9,670.90 is: 13,346.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.18 : 23,107.26 = 9,670.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.18/23,107.26 = 9,670.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.18x = 23,107.26 × 9,670.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.18x = 223,468,000.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,468,000.73/16,744.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,346.01

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