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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.78, 23,010.24 and 9,119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.78, 23,010.24 and 9,119.60 is: 12,584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.78 : 23,010.24 = 9,119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.78/23,010.24 = 9,119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.78x = 23,010.24 × 9,119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.78x = 209,844,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,844,184.70/16,674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.52

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