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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.76, 23,084.82 and 9,174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.76, 23,084.82 and 9,174.66 is: 12,661.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.76 : 23,084.82 = 9,174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.76/23,084.82 = 9,174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.76x = 23,084.82 × 9,174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.76x = 211,795,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,795,374.66/16,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,661.31

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