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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,840.62, 23,241.62 and 9,671.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,840.62, 23,241.62 and 9,671.53 is: 13,347.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,840.62 : 23,241.62 = 9,671.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,840.62/23,241.62 = 9,671.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,840.62x = 23,241.62 × 9,671.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,840.62x = 224,782,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,782,025.08/16,840.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.61

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