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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.14, 23,018.23 and 9,126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.14, 23,018.23 and 9,126.44 is: 12,594.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.14 : 23,018.23 = 9,126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.14/23,018.23 = 9,126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.14x = 23,018.23 × 9,126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.14x = 210,074,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,074,495.00/16,680.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,594.29

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