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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.73, 23,008.73 and 9,119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.73, 23,008.73 and 9,119.34 is: 12,584.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.73 : 23,008.73 = 9,119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.73/23,008.73 = 9,119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.73x = 23,008.73 × 9,119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.73x = 209,824,386.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,824,386.24/16,672.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.89

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