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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.90, 23,083.35 and 9,173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.90, 23,083.35 and 9,173.11 is: 12,659.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.90 : 23,083.35 = 9,173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.90/23,083.35 = 9,173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.90x = 23,083.35 × 9,173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.90x = 211,746,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,746,108.72/16,726.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,659.02

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