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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.59, 23,017.65 and 9,126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.59, 23,017.65 and 9,126.07 is: 12,593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.59 : 23,017.65 = 9,126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.59/23,017.65 = 9,126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.59x = 23,017.65 × 9,126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.59x = 210,060,685.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,060,685.14/16,679.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.88

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