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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.68, 23,066.55 and 9,160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.68, 23,066.55 and 9,160.50 is: 12,641.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.68 : 23,066.55 = 9,160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.68/23,066.55 = 9,160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.68x = 23,066.55 × 9,160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.68x = 211,301,131.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,301,131.28/16,714.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,641.65

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