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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.78, 23,142.64 and 9,600.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.78, 23,142.64 and 9,600.86 is: 13,245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.78 : 23,142.64 = 9,600.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.78/23,142.64 = 9,600.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.78x = 23,142.64 × 9,600.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.78x = 222,189,246.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,189,246.67/16,774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.43

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