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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.23, 23,086.62 and 9,176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.23, 23,086.62 and 9,176.25 is: 12,663.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.23 : 23,086.62 = 9,176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.23/23,086.62 = 9,176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.23x = 23,086.62 × 9,176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.23x = 211,848,596.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,848,596.78/16,729.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.38

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