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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.23, 23,011.83 and 9,121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.23, 23,011.83 and 9,121.44 is: 12,587.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.23 : 23,011.83 = 9,121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.23/23,011.83 = 9,121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.23x = 23,011.83 × 9,121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.23x = 209,901,026.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,901,026.64/16,675.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,587.59

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