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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.46, 23,068.62 and 9,163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.46, 23,068.62 and 9,163.11 is: 12,645.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.46 : 23,068.62 = 9,163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.46/23,068.62 = 9,163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.46x = 23,068.62 × 9,163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.46x = 211,380,285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,380,285.13/16,716.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.04

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