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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.78, 23,008.86 and 9,118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.78, 23,008.86 and 9,118.60 is: 12,583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.78 : 23,008.86 = 9,118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.78/23,008.86 = 9,118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.78x = 23,008.86 × 9,118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.78x = 209,808,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,808,590.80/16,673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,583.14

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