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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.44, 23,087.87 and 9,176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.44, 23,087.87 and 9,176.63 is: 12,663.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.44 : 23,087.87 = 9,176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.44/23,087.87 = 9,176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.44x = 23,087.87 × 9,176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.44x = 211,868,840.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,868,840.48/16,730.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.67

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