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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,691.52, 23,034.36 and 9,137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,691.52, 23,034.36 and 9,137.92 is: 12,610.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,691.52 : 23,034.36 = 9,137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,691.52/23,034.36 = 9,137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,691.52x = 23,034.36 × 9,137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,691.52x = 210,486,138.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,486,138.93/16,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,610.36

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