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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,689.64, 23,031.75 and 9,237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,689.64, 23,031.75 and 9,237.64 is: 12,747.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,689.64 : 23,031.75 = 9,237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,689.64/23,031.75 = 9,237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,689.64x = 23,031.75 × 9,237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,689.64x = 212,759,015.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,759,015.07/16,689.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.97

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