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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.91, 23,018.31 and 9,126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.91, 23,018.31 and 9,126.06 is: 12,593.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.91 : 23,018.31 = 9,126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.91/23,018.31 = 9,126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.91x = 23,018.31 × 9,126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.91x = 210,066,478.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,066,478.16/16,679.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.98

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