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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.68, 23,066.82 and 9,161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.68, 23,066.82 and 9,161.70 is: 12,643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.68 : 23,066.82 = 9,161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.68/23,066.82 = 9,161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.68x = 23,066.82 × 9,161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.68x = 211,331,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,331,284.79/16,714.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,643.45

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