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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.11, 23,082.31 and 9,173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.11, 23,082.31 and 9,173.17 is: 12,659.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.11 : 23,082.31 = 9,173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.11/23,082.31 = 9,173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.11x = 23,082.31 × 9,173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.11x = 211,737,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,737,953.62/16,726.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,659.13

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