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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,690.50, 23,032.70 and 9,136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,690.50, 23,032.70 and 9,136.74 is: 12,608.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,690.50 : 23,032.70 = 9,136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,690.50/23,032.70 = 9,136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,690.50x = 23,032.70 × 9,136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,690.50x = 210,443,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,443,791.40/16,690.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.60

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