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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.52, 23,068.71 and 9,163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.52, 23,068.71 and 9,163.17 is: 12,645.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.52 : 23,068.71 = 9,163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.52/23,068.71 = 9,163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.52x = 23,068.71 × 9,163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.52x = 211,382,511.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,382,511.41/16,716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.13

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