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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.44, 23,004.48 and 9,116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.44, 23,004.48 and 9,116.40 is: 12,580.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.44 : 23,004.48 = 9,116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.44/23,004.48 = 9,116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.44x = 23,004.48 × 9,116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.44x = 209,718,041.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,718,041.47/16,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,580.23

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