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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.08, 23,145.78 and 9,700.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.08, 23,145.78 and 9,700.24 is: 13,384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.08 : 23,145.78 = 9,700.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.08/23,145.78 = 9,700.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.08x = 23,145.78 × 9,700.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.08x = 224,519,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,519,620.99/16,775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.12

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