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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.17, 23,036.58 and 9,241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.17, 23,036.58 and 9,241.17 is: 12,752.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.17 : 23,036.58 = 9,241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.17/23,036.58 = 9,241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.17x = 23,036.58 × 9,241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.17x = 212,884,952.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,884,952.00/16,693.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,752.82

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