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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.54, 23,007.94 and 9,118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.54, 23,007.94 and 9,118.79 is: 12,583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.54 : 23,007.94 = 9,118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.54/23,007.94 = 9,118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.54x = 23,007.94 × 9,118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.54x = 209,804,573.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,804,573.19/16,672.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,583.84

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