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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,770.06, 23,146.02 and 9,698.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,770.06, 23,146.02 and 9,698.76 is: 13,386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770.06 : 23,146.02 = 9,698.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770.06/23,146.02 = 9,698.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770.06x = 23,146.02 × 9,698.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770.06x = 224,487,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,487,692.94/16,770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.22

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