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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.61, 23,082.98 and 9,173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.61, 23,082.98 and 9,173.63 is: 12,659.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.61 : 23,082.98 = 9,173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.61/23,082.98 = 9,173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.61x = 23,082.98 × 9,173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.61x = 211,754,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,754,717.82/16,726.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,659.75

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