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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.76, 23,011.20 and 9,121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.76, 23,011.20 and 9,121.13 is: 12,587.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.76 : 23,011.20 = 9,121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.76/23,011.20 = 9,121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.76x = 23,011.20 × 9,121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.76x = 209,888,146.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,888,146.66/16,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,587.18

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