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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,687.36, 23,028.21 and 9,133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,687.36, 23,028.21 and 9,133.52 is: 12,604.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,687.36 : 23,028.21 = 9,133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,687.36/23,028.21 = 9,133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,687.36x = 23,028.21 × 9,133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,687.36x = 210,328,501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,328,501.46/16,687.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.06

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