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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.47, 23,019.59 and 9,510.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.47, 23,019.59 and 9,510.25 is: 13,124.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.47 : 23,019.59 = 9,510.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.47/23,019.59 = 9,510.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.47x = 23,019.59 × 9,510.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.47x = 218,922,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,922,055.80/16,680.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,124.45

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