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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.53, 23,010.68 and 9,120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.53, 23,010.68 and 9,120.87 is: 12,586.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.53 : 23,010.68 = 9,120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.53/23,010.68 = 9,120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.53x = 23,010.68 × 9,120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.53x = 209,877,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,877,443.69/16,674.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,586.71

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