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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.36, 23,068.76 and 9,162.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.36, 23,068.76 and 9,162.53 is: 12,644.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.36 : 23,068.76 = 9,162.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.36/23,068.76 = 9,162.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.36x = 23,068.76 × 9,162.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.36x = 211,368,205.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,368,205.56/16,716.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.39

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