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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,690.74, 23,033.05 and 9,136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,690.74, 23,033.05 and 9,136.99 is: 12,608.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,690.74 : 23,033.05 = 9,136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,690.74/23,033.05 = 9,136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,690.74x = 23,033.05 × 9,136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,690.74x = 210,452,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,452,747.52/16,690.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.95

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