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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.51, 23,010.03 and 9,119.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.51, 23,010.03 and 9,119.39 is: 12,585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.51 : 23,010.03 = 9,119.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.51/23,010.03 = 9,119.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.51x = 23,010.03 × 9,119.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.51x = 209,837,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,837,322.43/16,673.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,585.08

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