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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.98, 23,069.31 and 9,163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.98, 23,069.31 and 9,163.23 is: 12,645.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.98 : 23,069.31 = 9,163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.98/23,069.31 = 9,163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.98x = 23,069.31 × 9,163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.98x = 211,389,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,389,272.60/16,716.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.18

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