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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.04, 23,149.05 and 9,604.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.04, 23,149.05 and 9,604.73 is: 13,254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.04 : 23,149.05 = 9,604.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.04/23,149.05 = 9,604.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.04x = 23,149.05 × 9,604.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.04x = 222,340,259.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,340,259.26/16,775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,254.23

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