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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,691.49, 23,033.91 and 9,137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,691.49, 23,033.91 and 9,137.64 is: 12,609.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,691.49 : 23,033.91 = 9,137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,691.49/23,033.91 = 9,137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,691.49x = 23,033.91 × 9,137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,691.49x = 210,475,577.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,475,577.37/16,691.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,609.75

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