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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.22, 23,080.32 and 9,171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.22, 23,080.32 and 9,171.16 is: 12,655.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.22 : 23,080.32 = 9,171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.22/23,080.32 = 9,171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.22x = 23,080.32 × 9,171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.22x = 211,673,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,673,307.57/16,725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,655.94

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