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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.44, 23,030.03 and 9,134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.44, 23,030.03 and 9,134.71 is: 12,605.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.44 : 23,030.03 = 9,134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.44/23,030.03 = 9,134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.44x = 23,030.03 × 9,134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.44x = 210,372,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,372,574.87/16,688.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.88

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