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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.14, 23,148.90 and 9,605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.14, 23,148.90 and 9,605.34 is: 13,255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.14 : 23,148.90 = 9,605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.14/23,148.90 = 9,605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.14x = 23,148.90 × 9,605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.14x = 222,353,055.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,353,055.13/16,774.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.71

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