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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,678.59, 23,016.27 and 9,125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,678.59, 23,016.27 and 9,125.07 is: 12,592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,678.59 : 23,016.27 = 9,125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,678.59/23,016.27 = 9,125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,678.59x = 23,016.27 × 9,125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,678.59x = 210,025,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,025,074.89/16,678.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.50

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