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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,720.44, 23,074.20 and 9,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,720.44, 23,074.20 and 9,167.24 is: 12,650.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,720.44 : 23,074.20 = 9,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,720.44/23,074.20 = 9,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,720.44x = 23,074.20 × 9,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,720.44x = 211,526,729.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,526,729.21/16,720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,650.79

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