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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.11, 23,068.50 and 9,163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.11, 23,068.50 and 9,163.16 is: 12,645.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.11 : 23,068.50 = 9,163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.11/23,068.50 = 9,163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.11x = 23,068.50 × 9,163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.11x = 211,380,293.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,380,293.26/16,716.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.31

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