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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.46, 23,018.17 and 9,125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.46, 23,018.17 and 9,125.32 is: 12,592.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.46 : 23,018.17 = 9,125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.46/23,018.17 = 9,125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.46x = 23,018.17 × 9,125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.46x = 210,048,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,048,167.06/16,680.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.47

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