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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.29, 23,013.85 and 9,507.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.29, 23,013.85 and 9,507.26 is: 13,120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.29 : 23,013.85 = 9,507.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.29/23,013.85 = 9,507.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.29x = 23,013.85 × 9,507.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.29x = 218,798,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,798,707.14/16,676.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.35

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