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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.27, 23,068.37 and 9,162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.27, 23,068.37 and 9,162.92 is: 12,644.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.27 : 23,068.37 = 9,162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.27/23,068.37 = 9,162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.27x = 23,068.37 × 9,162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.27x = 211,373,467.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,373,467.68/16,716.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.77

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