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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.03, 23,080.53 and 9,171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.03, 23,080.53 and 9,171.48 is: 12,656.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.03 : 23,080.53 = 9,171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.03/23,080.53 = 9,171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.03x = 23,080.53 × 9,171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.03x = 211,682,619.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,682,619.28/16,725.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,656.64

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