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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.52, 23,017.54 and 9,125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.52, 23,017.54 and 9,125.76 is: 12,593.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.52 : 23,017.54 = 9,125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.52/23,017.54 = 9,125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.52x = 23,017.54 × 9,125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.52x = 210,052,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,052,523.02/16,679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.44

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