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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,687.41, 23,027.92 and 9,133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,687.41, 23,027.92 and 9,133.55 is: 12,603.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,687.41 : 23,027.92 = 9,133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,687.41/23,027.92 = 9,133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,687.41x = 23,027.92 × 9,133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,687.41x = 210,326,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,326,658.72/16,687.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,603.91

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