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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.78, 23,022.03 and 9,129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.78, 23,022.03 and 9,129.02 is: 12,597.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.78 : 23,022.03 = 9,129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.78/23,022.03 = 9,129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.78x = 23,022.03 × 9,129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.78x = 210,168,457.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,168,457.20/16,682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,597.93

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