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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,771.04, 23,145.92 and 9,601.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,771.04, 23,145.92 and 9,601.64 is: 13,251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,771.04 : 23,145.92 = 9,601.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,771.04/23,145.92 = 9,601.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,771.04x = 23,145.92 × 9,601.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,771.04x = 222,238,791.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,238,791.31/16,771.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.34

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