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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.56, 23,151.96 and 9,701.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.56, 23,151.96 and 9,701.64 is: 13,390.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.56 : 23,151.96 = 9,701.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.56/23,151.96 = 9,701.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.56x = 23,151.96 × 9,701.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.56x = 224,611,981.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,611,981.21/16,774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.04

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