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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,770.31, 23,143.66 and 9,601.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,770.31, 23,143.66 and 9,601.35 is: 13,250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770.31 : 23,143.66 = 9,601.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770.31/23,143.66 = 9,601.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770.31x = 23,143.66 × 9,601.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770.31x = 222,210,269.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,210,269.15/16,770.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.22

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