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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.74, 23,007.63 and 9,117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.74, 23,007.63 and 9,117.63 is: 12,582.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.74 : 23,007.63 = 9,117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.74/23,007.63 = 9,117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.74x = 23,007.63 × 9,117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.74x = 209,775,057.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,775,057.52/16,671.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,582.67

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