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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,678.98, 23,017.01 and 9,125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,678.98, 23,017.01 and 9,125.19 is: 12,592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,678.98 : 23,017.01 = 9,125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,678.98/23,017.01 = 9,125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,678.98x = 23,017.01 × 9,125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,678.98x = 210,034,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,034,543.86/16,678.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.77

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