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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,724.48, 23,079.47 and 9,170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,724.48, 23,079.47 and 9,170.46 is: 12,655.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,724.48 : 23,079.47 = 9,170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,724.48/23,079.47 = 9,170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,724.48x = 23,079.47 × 9,170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,724.48x = 211,649,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,649,310.60/16,724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,655.06

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