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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.41, 23,154.26 and 9,608.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.41, 23,154.26 and 9,608.44 is: 13,259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.41 : 23,154.26 = 9,608.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.41/23,154.26 = 9,608.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.41x = 23,154.26 × 9,608.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.41x = 222,476,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,476,317.95/16,778.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.68

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