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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,681.98, 23,021.15 and 9,128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,681.98, 23,021.15 and 9,128.19 is: 12,596.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,681.98 : 23,021.15 = 9,128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,681.98/23,021.15 = 9,128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,681.98x = 23,021.15 × 9,128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,681.98x = 210,141,385.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,141,385.58/16,681.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.91

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