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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.84, 23,149.33 and 9,604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.84, 23,149.33 and 9,604.87 is: 13,254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.84 : 23,149.33 = 9,604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.84/23,149.33 = 9,604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.84x = 23,149.33 × 9,604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.84x = 222,346,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,346,328.98/16,774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,254.75

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