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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,718.46, 23,071.47 and 9,164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,718.46, 23,071.47 and 9,164.58 is: 12,647.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,718.46 : 23,071.47 = 9,164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,718.46/23,071.47 = 9,164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,718.46x = 23,071.47 × 9,164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,718.46x = 211,440,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,440,332.53/16,718.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,647.12

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