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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,681.16, 23,019.90 and 9,127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,681.16, 23,019.90 and 9,127.35 is: 12,595.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,681.16 : 23,019.90 = 9,127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,681.16/23,019.90 = 9,127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,681.16x = 23,019.90 × 9,127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,681.16x = 210,110,684.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,110,684.27/16,681.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.69

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