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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.50, 23,017.80 and 9,125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.50, 23,017.80 and 9,125.92 is: 12,593.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.50 : 23,017.80 = 9,125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.50/23,017.80 = 9,125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.50x = 23,017.80 × 9,125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.50x = 210,058,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,058,601.38/16,679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.82

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