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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,722.76, 23,077.41 and 9,066.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,722.76, 23,077.41 and 9,066.06 is: 12,511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,722.76 : 23,077.41 = 9,066.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,722.76/23,077.41 = 9,066.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,722.76x = 23,077.41 × 9,066.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,722.76x = 209,221,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,221,183.70/16,722.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.16

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