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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.15, 23,001.66 and 9,114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.15, 23,001.66 and 9,114.54 is: 12,577.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.15 : 23,001.66 = 9,114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.15/23,001.66 = 9,114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.15x = 23,001.66 × 9,114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.15x = 209,649,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,649,550.14/16,668.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,577.85

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