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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.49, 23,083.88 and 9,173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.49, 23,083.88 and 9,173.64 is: 12,659.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.49 : 23,083.88 = 9,173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.49/23,083.88 = 9,173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.49x = 23,083.88 × 9,173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.49x = 211,763,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,763,159.06/16,727.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,659.59

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