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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,692.57, 23,035.76 and 9,138.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,692.57, 23,035.76 and 9,138.95 is: 12,611.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,692.57 : 23,035.76 = 9,138.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,692.57/23,035.76 = 9,138.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,692.57x = 23,035.76 × 9,138.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,692.57x = 210,522,658.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,522,658.85/16,692.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,611.76

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