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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.08, 23,080.44 and 9,171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.08, 23,080.44 and 9,171.73 is: 12,656.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.08 : 23,080.44 = 9,171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.08/23,080.44 = 9,171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.08x = 23,080.44 × 9,171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.08x = 211,687,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,687,627.21/16,725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,656.90

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