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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.71, 23,107.50 and 9,670.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.71, 23,107.50 and 9,670.98 is: 13,345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.71 : 23,107.50 = 9,670.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.71/23,107.50 = 9,670.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.71x = 23,107.50 × 9,670.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.71x = 223,472,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,472,170.35/16,744.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,345.84

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