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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.36, 23,084.01 and 9,174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.36, 23,084.01 and 9,174.38 is: 12,660.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.36 : 23,084.01 = 9,174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.36/23,084.01 = 9,174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.36x = 23,084.01 × 9,174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.36x = 211,781,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,781,364.24/16,727.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,660.78

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