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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.84, 23,019.38 and 9,127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.84, 23,019.38 and 9,127.32 is: 12,595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.84 : 23,019.38 = 9,127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.84/23,019.38 = 9,127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.84x = 23,019.38 × 9,127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.84x = 210,105,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,105,247.46/16,680.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.60

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