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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.15, 23,017.02 and 9,125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.15, 23,017.02 and 9,125.38 is: 12,592.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.15 : 23,017.02 = 9,125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.15/23,017.02 = 9,125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.15x = 23,017.02 × 9,125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.15x = 210,039,138.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,039,138.92/16,679.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.92

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