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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,677.24, 23,014.50 and 9,124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,677.24, 23,014.50 and 9,124.26 is: 12,591.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,677.24 : 23,014.50 = 9,124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,677.24/23,014.50 = 9,124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,677.24x = 23,014.50 × 9,124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,677.24x = 209,990,281.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,990,281.77/16,677.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,591.43

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