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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,721.02, 23,074.84 and 9,167.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,721.02, 23,074.84 and 9,167.37 is: 12,650.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,721.02 : 23,074.84 = 9,167.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,721.02/23,074.84 = 9,167.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,721.02x = 23,074.84 × 9,167.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,721.02x = 211,535,595.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,535,595.97/16,721.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,650.88

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