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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.62, 23,066.46 and 9,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.62, 23,066.46 and 9,160.80 is: 12,642.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.62 : 23,066.46 = 9,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.62/23,066.46 = 9,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.62x = 23,066.46 × 9,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.62x = 211,307,226.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,307,226.77/16,714.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,642.06

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