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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,678.13, 23,016.41 and 9,124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,678.13, 23,016.41 and 9,124.01 is: 12,591.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,678.13 : 23,016.41 = 9,124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,678.13/23,016.41 = 9,124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,678.13x = 23,016.41 × 9,124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,678.13x = 210,001,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,001,955.00/16,678.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,591.46

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