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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.73, 23,013.90 and 9,122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.73, 23,013.90 and 9,122.94 is: 12,589.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.73 : 23,013.90 = 9,122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.73/23,013.90 = 9,122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.73x = 23,013.90 × 9,122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.73x = 209,954,428.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,954,428.87/16,676.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,589.66

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