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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.79, 23,045.63 and 9,146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.79, 23,045.63 and 9,146.10 is: 12,621.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.79 : 23,045.63 = 9,146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.79/23,045.63 = 9,146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.79x = 23,045.63 × 9,146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.79x = 210,777,636.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,777,636.54/16,699.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,621.57

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