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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.65, 23,006.49 and 9,118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.65, 23,006.49 and 9,118.04 is: 12,582.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.65 : 23,006.49 = 9,118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.65/23,006.49 = 9,118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.65x = 23,006.49 × 9,118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.65x = 209,774,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,774,096.08/16,671.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,582.68

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