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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.02, 23,010.67 and 9,119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.02, 23,010.67 and 9,119.88 is: 12,584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.02 : 23,010.67 = 9,119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.02/23,010.67 = 9,119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.02x = 23,010.67 × 9,119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.02x = 209,854,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,854,549.12/16,675.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.97

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