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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.25, 23,001.24 and 9,113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.25, 23,001.24 and 9,113.17 is: 12,575.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.25 : 23,001.24 = 9,113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.25/23,001.24 = 9,113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.25x = 23,001.24 × 9,113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.25x = 209,614,210.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,614,210.33/16,668.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,575.66

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