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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,686.93, 23,028.39 and 9,133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,686.93, 23,028.39 and 9,133.68 is: 12,604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,686.93 : 23,028.39 = 9,133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,686.93/23,028.39 = 9,133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,686.93x = 23,028.39 × 9,133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,686.93x = 210,333,945.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,333,945.18/16,686.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.71

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