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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,771.64, 23,145.13 and 9,601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,771.64, 23,145.13 and 9,601.52 is: 13,250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,771.64 : 23,145.13 = 9,601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,771.64/23,145.13 = 9,601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,771.64x = 23,145.13 × 9,601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,771.64x = 222,228,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,228,462.46/16,771.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.26

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