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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,724.78, 23,080.21 and 9,170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,724.78, 23,080.21 and 9,170.90 is: 12,655.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,724.78 : 23,080.21 = 9,170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,724.78/23,080.21 = 9,170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,724.78x = 23,080.21 × 9,170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,724.78x = 211,666,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,666,297.89/16,724.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,655.85

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