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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.06, 23,151.60 and 9,607.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.06, 23,151.60 and 9,607.64 is: 13,259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.06 : 23,151.60 = 9,607.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.06/23,151.60 = 9,607.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.06x = 23,151.60 × 9,607.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.06x = 222,432,238.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,432,238.22/16,775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.70

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