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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.00, 23,069.31 and 9,163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.00, 23,069.31 and 9,163.75 is: 12,645.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.00 : 23,069.31 = 9,163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.00/23,069.31 = 9,163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.00x = 23,069.31 × 9,163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.00x = 211,401,274.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,401,274.17/16,717.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.89

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