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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.47, 23,007.15 and 9,117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.47, 23,007.15 and 9,117.33 is: 12,581.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.47 : 23,007.15 = 9,117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.47/23,007.15 = 9,117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.47x = 23,007.15 × 9,117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.47x = 209,763,778.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,763,778.91/16,672.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,581.45

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