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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,683.59, 23,022.66 and 9,129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,683.59, 23,022.66 and 9,129.74 is: 12,598.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,683.59 : 23,022.66 = 9,129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,683.59/23,022.66 = 9,129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,683.59x = 23,022.66 × 9,129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,683.59x = 210,190,819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,190,819.03/16,683.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,598.65

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