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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.66, 23,068.08 and 9,163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.66, 23,068.08 and 9,163.01 is: 12,644.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.66 : 23,068.08 = 9,163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.66/23,068.08 = 9,163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.66x = 23,068.08 × 9,163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.66x = 211,373,047.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,373,047.72/16,716.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.45

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