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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.83, 23,070.27 and 9,164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.83, 23,070.27 and 9,164.17 is: 12,646.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.83 : 23,070.27 = 9,164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.83/23,070.27 = 9,164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.83x = 23,070.27 × 9,164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.83x = 211,419,876.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,419,876.23/16,717.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,646.37

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