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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,724.26, 23,079.48 and 9,067.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,724.26, 23,079.48 and 9,067.56 is: 12,513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,724.26 : 23,079.48 = 9,067.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,724.26/23,079.48 = 9,067.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,724.26x = 23,079.48 × 9,067.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,724.26x = 209,274,569.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,274,569.67/16,724.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.23

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