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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.25, 23,069.70 and 9,163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.25, 23,069.70 and 9,163.90 is: 12,646.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.25 : 23,069.70 = 9,163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.25/23,069.70 = 9,163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.25x = 23,069.70 × 9,163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.25x = 211,408,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,408,308.48/16,717.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,646.12

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