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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.15, 23,087.45 and 9,176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.15, 23,087.45 and 9,176.33 is: 12,663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.15 : 23,087.45 = 9,176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.15/23,087.45 = 9,176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.15x = 23,087.45 × 9,176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.15x = 211,858,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,858,140.72/16,730.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.25

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