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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.76, 23,087.58 and 9,176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.76, 23,087.58 and 9,176.66 is: 12,664.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.76 : 23,087.58 = 9,176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.76/23,087.58 = 9,176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.76x = 23,087.58 × 9,176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.76x = 211,866,871.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,866,871.88/16,729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,664.07

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