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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.88, 23,068.98 and 9,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.88, 23,068.98 and 9,163 is: 12,644.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.88 : 23,068.98 = 9,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.88/23,068.98 = 9,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.88x = 23,068.98 × 9,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.88x = 211,381,063.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,381,063.74/16,716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.77

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