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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.44, 23,070.52 and 9,164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.44, 23,070.52 and 9,164.13 is: 12,646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.44 : 23,070.52 = 9,164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.44/23,070.52 = 9,164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.44x = 23,070.52 × 9,164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.44x = 211,421,244.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,421,244.45/16,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,646.75

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