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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.36, 23,016.59 and 9,124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.36, 23,016.59 and 9,124.36 is: 12,591.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.36 : 23,016.59 = 9,124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.36/23,016.59 = 9,124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.36x = 23,016.59 × 9,124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.36x = 210,011,653.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,011,653.13/16,679.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,591.11

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