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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.32, 23,104.54 and 9,669.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.32, 23,104.54 and 9,669.38 is: 13,342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.32 : 23,104.54 = 9,669.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.32/23,104.54 = 9,669.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.32x = 23,104.54 × 9,669.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.32x = 223,406,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,406,473.55/16,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,342.22

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