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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.53, 23,068.20 and 9,162.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.53, 23,068.20 and 9,162.65 is: 12,644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.53 : 23,068.20 = 9,162.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.53/23,068.20 = 9,162.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.53x = 23,068.20 × 9,162.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.53x = 211,365,842.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,365,842.73/16,716.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.12

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