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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.36, 23,017.68 and 9,125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.36, 23,017.68 and 9,125.04 is: 12,591.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.36 : 23,017.68 = 9,125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.36/23,017.68 = 9,125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.36x = 23,017.68 × 9,125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.36x = 210,037,250.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,037,250.71/16,680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,591.89

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