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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.44, 23,015.81 and 9,510.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.44, 23,015.81 and 9,510.22 is: 13,122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.44 : 23,015.81 = 9,510.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.44/23,015.81 = 9,510.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.44x = 23,015.81 × 9,510.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.44x = 218,885,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,885,469.12/16,680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,122.28

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