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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.64, 23,069.42 and 9,163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.64, 23,069.42 and 9,163.52 is: 12,645.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.64 : 23,069.42 = 9,163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.64/23,069.42 = 9,163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.64x = 23,069.42 × 9,163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.64x = 211,397,091.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,397,091.56/16,717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.15

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