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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.96, 23,005.08 and 9,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.96, 23,005.08 and 9,217.52 is: 12,719.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.96 : 23,005.08 = 9,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.96/23,005.08 = 9,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.96x = 23,005.08 × 9,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.96x = 212,049,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,049,785.00/16,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,719.71

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