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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.76, 23,009 and 9,118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.76, 23,009 and 9,118.64 is: 12,584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.76 : 23,009 = 9,118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.76/23,009 = 9,118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.76x = 23,009 × 9,118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.76x = 209,810,787.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,810,787.76/16,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.05

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