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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.30, 23,010.53 and 9,120.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.30, 23,010.53 and 9,120.65 is: 12,586.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.30 : 23,010.53 = 9,120.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.30/23,010.53 = 9,120.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.30x = 23,010.53 × 9,120.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.30x = 209,870,829.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,870,829.79/16,674.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,586.49

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