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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.89, 23,004.98 and 9,115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.89, 23,004.98 and 9,115.76 is: 12,579.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.89 : 23,004.98 = 9,115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.89/23,004.98 = 9,115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.89x = 23,004.98 × 9,115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.89x = 209,707,738.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,707,738.67/16,670.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,579.28

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