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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.44, 23,086.49 and 9,175.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.44, 23,086.49 and 9,175.63 is: 12,662.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.44 : 23,086.49 = 9,175.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.44/23,086.49 = 9,175.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.44x = 23,086.49 × 9,175.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.44x = 211,833,049.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,833,049.29/16,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,662.29

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