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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.96, 23,019.48 and 9,127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.96, 23,019.48 and 9,127.44 is: 12,595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.96 : 23,019.48 = 9,127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.96/23,019.48 = 9,127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.96x = 23,019.48 × 9,127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.96x = 210,108,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,108,922.53/16,680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.73

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