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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.34, 23,037.08 and 9,139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.34, 23,037.08 and 9,139.55 is: 12,612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.34 : 23,037.08 = 9,139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.34/23,037.08 = 9,139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.34x = 23,037.08 × 9,139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.34x = 210,548,383.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,548,383.63/16,693.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,612.72

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