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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.40, 23,082.66 and 9,172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.40, 23,082.66 and 9,172.61 is: 12,658.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.40 : 23,082.66 = 9,172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.40/23,082.66 = 9,172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.40x = 23,082.66 × 9,172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.40x = 211,728,237.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,728,237.94/16,726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,658.33

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