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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,770.42, 23,143.09 and 9,600.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,770.42, 23,143.09 and 9,600.30 is: 13,248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770.42 : 23,143.09 = 9,600.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770.42/23,143.09 = 9,600.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770.42x = 23,143.09 × 9,600.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770.42x = 222,180,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,180,606.93/16,770.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,248.36

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