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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.39, 23,069.21 and 9,163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.39, 23,069.21 and 9,163.13 is: 12,644.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.39 : 23,069.21 = 9,163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.39/23,069.21 = 9,163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.39x = 23,069.21 × 9,163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.39x = 211,386,009.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,386,009.07/16,717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.68

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