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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.56, 23,001.25 and 9,113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.56, 23,001.25 and 9,113.92 is: 12,577.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.56 : 23,001.25 = 9,113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.56/23,001.25 = 9,113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.56x = 23,001.25 × 9,113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.56x = 209,631,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,631,489.20/16,667.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,577.22

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