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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.96, 23,002.92 and 9,115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.96, 23,002.92 and 9,115.32 is: 12,579.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.96 : 23,002.92 = 9,115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.96/23,002.92 = 9,115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.96x = 23,002.92 × 9,115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.96x = 209,678,976.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,678,976.73/16,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,579.01

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