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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.26, 23,008.86 and 9,119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.26, 23,008.86 and 9,119.44 is: 12,584.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.26 : 23,008.86 = 9,119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.26/23,008.86 = 9,119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.26x = 23,008.86 × 9,119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.26x = 209,827,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,827,918.24/16,673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.70

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