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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.07, 23,044.97 and 9,145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.07, 23,044.97 and 9,145.26 is: 12,620.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.07 : 23,044.97 = 9,145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.07/23,044.97 = 9,145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.07x = 23,044.97 × 9,145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.07x = 210,752,265.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,752,265.21/16,699.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,620.60

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