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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.26, 23,012.90 and 9,122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.26, 23,012.90 and 9,122.50 is: 12,588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.26 : 23,012.90 = 9,122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.26/23,012.90 = 9,122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.26x = 23,012.90 × 9,122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.26x = 209,935,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,935,180.25/16,676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,588.86

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