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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.36, 23,139.63 and 9,598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.36, 23,139.63 and 9,598.44 is: 13,246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.36 : 23,139.63 = 9,598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.36/23,139.63 = 9,598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.36x = 23,139.63 × 9,598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.36x = 222,104,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,104,350.18/16,767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,246.23

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