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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.02, 23,007.91 and 9,117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.02, 23,007.91 and 9,117.88 is: 12,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.02 : 23,007.91 = 9,117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.02/23,007.91 = 9,117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.02x = 23,007.91 × 9,117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.02x = 209,783,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,783,316.84/16,673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,582.20

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