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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.33, 23,080.77 and 9,171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.33, 23,080.77 and 9,171.64 is: 12,656.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.33 : 23,080.77 = 9,171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.33/23,080.77 = 9,171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.33x = 23,080.77 × 9,171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.33x = 211,688,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,688,513.36/16,725.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,656.76

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