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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.46, 23,004.39 and 9,217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.46, 23,004.39 and 9,217.02 is: 12,719.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.46 : 23,004.39 = 9,217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.46/23,004.39 = 9,217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.46x = 23,004.39 × 9,217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.46x = 212,031,922.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,031,922.72/16,670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,719.02

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