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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.62, 23,045.76 and 9,145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.62, 23,045.76 and 9,145.80 is: 12,621.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.62 : 23,045.76 = 9,145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.62/23,045.76 = 9,145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.62x = 23,045.76 × 9,145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.62x = 210,771,911.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,771,911.81/16,699.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,621.36

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