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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.52, 23,018.92 and 9,126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.52, 23,018.92 and 9,126.76 is: 12,594.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.52 : 23,018.92 = 9,126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.52/23,018.92 = 9,126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.52x = 23,018.92 × 9,126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.52x = 210,088,158.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,088,158.30/16,680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,594.82

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