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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,718.26, 23,071.02 and 9,165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,718.26, 23,071.02 and 9,165.02 is: 12,647.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,718.26 : 23,071.02 = 9,165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,718.26/23,071.02 = 9,165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,718.26x = 23,071.02 × 9,165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,718.26x = 211,446,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,446,359.72/16,718.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,647.63

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