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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.52, 23,084.32 and 9,173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.52, 23,084.32 and 9,173.76 is: 12,659.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.52 : 23,084.32 = 9,173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.52/23,084.32 = 9,173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.52x = 23,084.32 × 9,173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.52x = 211,770,011.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,770,011.44/16,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,659.98

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