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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.93, 23,021.45 and 9,127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.93, 23,021.45 and 9,127.76 is: 12,595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.93 : 23,021.45 = 9,127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.93/23,021.45 = 9,127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.93x = 23,021.45 × 9,127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.93x = 210,134,143.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,134,143.94/16,682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.76

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