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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.18, 23,013.13 and 9,122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.18, 23,013.13 and 9,122.51 is: 12,589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.18 : 23,013.13 = 9,122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.18/23,013.13 = 9,122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.18x = 23,013.13 × 9,122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.18x = 209,937,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,937,520.48/16,676.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,589.06

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