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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.19, 23,069.22 and 9,163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.19, 23,069.22 and 9,163.35 is: 12,645.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.19 : 23,069.22 = 9,163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.19/23,069.22 = 9,163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.19x = 23,069.22 × 9,163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.19x = 211,391,337.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,391,337.09/16,717.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.15

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