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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.36, 23,138.44 and 9,601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.36, 23,138.44 and 9,601.48 is: 13,248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.36 : 23,138.44 = 9,601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.36/23,138.44 = 9,601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.36x = 23,138.44 × 9,601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.36x = 222,163,268.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,163,268.89/16,769.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,248.17

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