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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.02, 23,009.29 and 9,118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.02, 23,009.29 and 9,118.88 is: 12,583.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.02 : 23,009.29 = 9,118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.02/23,009.29 = 9,118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.02x = 23,009.29 × 9,118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.02x = 209,818,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,818,902.84/16,674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,583.58

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