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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.78, 23,040.44 and 9,141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.78, 23,040.44 and 9,141.98 is: 12,616.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.78 : 23,040.44 = 9,141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.78/23,040.44 = 9,141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.78x = 23,040.44 × 9,141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.78x = 210,635,241.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,635,241.67/16,695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,616.08

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