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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.48, 23,017.62 and 9,125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.48, 23,017.62 and 9,125.82 is: 12,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.48 : 23,017.62 = 9,125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.48/23,017.62 = 9,125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.48x = 23,017.62 × 9,125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.48x = 210,054,656.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,054,656.95/16,679.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.60

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