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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.64, 23,017.54 and 9,125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.64, 23,017.54 and 9,125.94 is: 12,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.64 : 23,017.54 = 9,125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.64/23,017.54 = 9,125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.64x = 23,017.54 × 9,125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.64x = 210,056,688.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,056,688.99/16,679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.60

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