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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,691.19, 23,033.89 and 9,137.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,691.19, 23,033.89 and 9,137.61 is: 12,609.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,691.19 : 23,033.89 = 9,137.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,691.19/23,033.89 = 9,137.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,691.19x = 23,033.89 × 9,137.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,691.19x = 210,474,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,474,740.72/16,691.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,609.93

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