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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,677.04, 23,014.15 and 9,123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,677.04, 23,014.15 and 9,123.30 is: 12,590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,677.04 : 23,014.15 = 9,123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,677.04/23,014.15 = 9,123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,677.04x = 23,014.15 × 9,123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,677.04x = 209,964,994.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,964,994.70/16,677.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.06

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