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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,691.74, 23,033.70 and 9,136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,691.74, 23,033.70 and 9,136.60 is: 12,608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,691.74 : 23,033.70 = 9,136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,691.74/23,033.70 = 9,136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,691.74x = 23,033.70 × 9,136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,691.74x = 210,449,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,449,703.42/16,691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.01

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