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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,690.59, 23,032.27 and 9,137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,690.59, 23,032.27 and 9,137.24 is: 12,608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,690.59 : 23,032.27 = 9,137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,690.59/23,032.27 = 9,137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,690.59x = 23,032.27 × 9,137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,690.59x = 210,451,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,451,240.73/16,690.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.98

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