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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669, 23,002.28 and 9,113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669, 23,002.28 and 9,113.92 is: 12,576.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669 : 23,002.28 = 9,113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669/23,002.28 = 9,113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669x = 23,002.28 × 9,113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669x = 209,640,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,640,894.17/16,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,576.69

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