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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,690.44, 23,032.74 and 9,136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,690.44, 23,032.74 and 9,136.80 is: 12,608.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,690.44 : 23,032.74 = 9,136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,690.44/23,032.74 = 9,136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,690.44x = 23,032.74 × 9,136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,690.44x = 210,445,538.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,445,538.83/16,690.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.75

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