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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.66, 23,017.83 and 9,125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.66, 23,017.83 and 9,125.85 is: 12,593.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.66 : 23,017.83 = 9,125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.66/23,017.83 = 9,125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.66x = 23,017.83 × 9,125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.66x = 210,057,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,057,263.91/16,679.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.62

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