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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.68, 23,003.88 and 9,217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.68, 23,003.88 and 9,217.68 is: 12,720.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.68 : 23,003.88 = 9,217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.68/23,003.88 = 9,217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.68x = 23,003.88 × 9,217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.68x = 212,042,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,042,404.60/16,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,720.24

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