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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,677.91, 23,015.17 and 9,124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,677.91, 23,015.17 and 9,124.22 is: 12,591.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,677.91 : 23,015.17 = 9,124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,677.91/23,015.17 = 9,124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,677.91x = 23,015.17 × 9,124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,677.91x = 209,995,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,995,543.36/16,677.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,591.24

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