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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,720.21, 23,073.42 and 9,166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,720.21, 23,073.42 and 9,166.15 is: 12,649.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,720.21 : 23,073.42 = 9,166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,720.21/23,073.42 = 9,166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,720.21x = 23,073.42 × 9,166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,720.21x = 211,494,428.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,494,428.73/16,720.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,649.03

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