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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,692.97, 23,036.67 and 9,139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,692.97, 23,036.67 and 9,139.62 is: 12,612.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,692.97 : 23,036.67 = 9,139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,692.97/23,036.67 = 9,139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,692.97x = 23,036.67 × 9,139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,692.97x = 210,546,409.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,546,409.87/16,692.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,612.88

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